Video Poker table

Holding two unsuited high cards (King and Jack) has an expected return of approximately 0.485 credits per credit, outperforming the inside straight draw with two high cards (K-J-T-9), which only returns 22/47 (~0.468 credits per credit).

Holding suited Ten and Jack (two to a royal flush with straight flush and straight potential) has a higher expected value than holding just the single Jack.

Holding a single high card (Jack) offers the highest expected value compared to discarding all cards.

Holding suited Queen-Jack has a higher expected value than holding three unsuited high cards (A-Q-J), as it preserves royal flush, straight flush, flush, and open-ended straight potential.

Holding a single high card (King) provides the highest expected value compared to discarding all or holding a weak three-card straight flush draw with two gaps.

Holding a low pair (sevens) has the highest expected value compared to discarding or holding unsuited cards.

Holding two pair gives an expected value of approximately 12.98 credits, drawing for a full house.

Holding a low pair (5s) yields an expected value of approximately 0.82 per credit, which exceeds holding two unsuited high cards (Kd, Jh) at approximately 0.49 per credit.

Holding the pair of Queens provides the highest expected value as a guaranteed paying high pair.

An inside straight draw with zero high cards yields only 4 outs for an expected return of approximately 1.70 credits, which is lower than discarding all five cards (approx. 1.80 credits).

Holding a pair of Queens (high pair) provides the highest expected value compared to any alternative draw.

Holding a single Ace offers higher expected value than drawing to an inside straight with low cards.

Holding four to a flush (3h, 4h, Th, Kh) provides an expected value of over 6 credits, far outperforming any high card holdings.

Holding an open-ended four-card straight (3-4-5-6) offers an expected return of approximately 3.4 credits, significantly higher than holding a single King.

Holding a low pair (5s) has a higher expected value than holding a single high card (Queen).

Holding a high pair of Jacks has the highest expected value compared to any alternative draw.

Holding the pair of Jacks gives an expected value of approximately 1.54 per credit, which easily beats any other holding.

Holding the low pair of nines offers the highest expected value among all available hold options.

Holding four to a flush offers the highest expected value of approximately 1.15 per credit.

Holding a low pair (9s) has a higher expected value (~0.82 credits per unit) than holding a single high card Ace (~0.46 credits).

Holding the pair of Aces provides the highest expected value, discarding the kicker and remaining cards to draw for three of a kind, a full house, or four of a kind.

Holding the pair of Jacks yields the highest expected return compared to any other draw.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and Jack) yields a higher expected value than holding a single high card.

Holding two pair (Kings and Tens) has an expected value of approximately 12.98 credits, drawing one card to potentially hit a full house.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Qc, Ad) has a higher expected value than holding a single high card or drawing five new cards.

Holding a low pair of sixes has an expected return of approximately 0.82 credits per credit bet, which easily beats holding the single Jack.

Holding two unsuited high cards (King and Jack) offers the highest expected value among available options.

Holding a high pair of Jacks has the highest expected value compared to any alternative draw.

Holding the pair of Kings guarantees at least a paying high pair with draw potential for three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind.

Holding two pair (nines and deuces) and discarding the ten gives a guaranteed two pair with a chance to draw a full house.

Holding suited queen and jack provides the highest expected return through high-pair, two-pair, straight, flush, and royal possibilities.

Holding a single Ace yields a higher expected value than holding four to an inside straight with zero high cards or three to a flush.

Holding the pair of Queens offers the highest expected return compared to any other combination.

Holding four to a flush (Qs, 9s, 6s, 7s) provides an expected value of over 10 credits, which is clearly optimal.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Jack and Ace) has a higher expected value than holding a single high card or drawing five new cards.

Holding a low pair (5s) yields higher expected value (~0.82 credits per credit bet) than holding three unsuited high cards (Q-J-K).

Holding the four-card open-ended straight (T-J-Q-K) with three high cards yields an expected value of approximately 4.36 credits, well above any individual high cards or two-card combinations.

Holding the high pair of Queens offers a guaranteed payout with upside toward two pair, trips, a full house, or quads.

Holding two suited high cards (Ace and Queen of spades) offers the highest expected value as a two-card royal flush draw.

Holding a low pair (3s) has a substantially higher expected value (~0.82 per credit) than holding a single high card (Ks, ~0.44 per credit).