Video Poker table

Holding the three nines maximizes expected return by giving a chance at four of a kind or a full house.

With only one high card (Ah) and no qualifying pair, flush draw, or open-ended straight, holding the Ace maximizes expected payout; the four-card inside straight (2-3-5-6) has no high cards and is worse than a lone high card.

Holding the high pair of Kings (Ks, Kh) gives a guaranteed win and the best expected value, with chances to improve to two pair, three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind.

Holding the single high card (Qd) maximizes expected value, as there are no pairs, straight draws, or flush draws.

Holding the pair of 9s maximizes expected return by allowing draws to three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind.

Holding K-Q-J unsuited, the three high cards, offers the highest expected value by allowing a straight or high pair.

Holding four to an open-ended straight (5-6-7-8) has higher expected value than holding the lone Jack.

Holding the low pair of 9s gives the highest expected return by allowing draws to two pair, three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind, outperforming the inside straight draw.

Holding the four-flush (6h, 2h, 3h, Jh) gives a 9/47 chance at a flush paying 30 credits and a 3/47 chance at a high pair, with an expected value of about 6.06 credits, which is higher than holding the low pair (4.12).

Low pair (sixes) has higher expected value than any redraw; holding the pair gives the best chance to improve to three of a kind or better.

Holding the low pair (6s) gives the best expected value by drawing three new cards for a chance at three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind.

Holding the two high cards (Q and K) maximizes the chance for a high pair or better, which has the highest expected value.

Holding the pair of sevens gives a chance to improve to two pair, three of a kind, full house, or four of a kind, which has higher expected value than discarding all cards.

Four to a flush (hearts) including an Ace offers higher expected return than keeping just the Ace, as a flush pays 6 per credit with 9 outs.

Hold the two high cards (Jh, Qd) to have a chance at a high pair, two pair, or better. The unsuited low cards don't contribute to any draw worth more.

Only the Queen is a high card worth holding; discarding the other four gives the best expected return by maximizing chances to pair the Queen or draw a stronger hand.

Holding the pair of Aces guarantees a paying hand and offers the highest expected return compared to any other hold.

Holding three to a royal flush (Ah, Th, Jh) has higher expected value than any alternative, with no paying pair or four to a flush present.

Holding the lone King gives the best chance to draw a high pair, as no other cards contribute to a winning draw.

Holding just the King gives the best expected value by keeping a high card for potential Jacks or Better pair, while discarding the rest allows drawing four new cards for a chance at higher hands.

Hold the pair of sevens; drawing three cards gives the best chance to improve to two pair or better.

No high cards, no pair, and no straight or flush draw, so discarding all five cards maximizes expected value.

Hold both pairs (6s and 7s) and discard the 8; this locks in a paying two-pair hand and gives four outs to a full house.

No pair, straight, or flush draw is present, so the only valuable card is the jack; holding the single high card maximizes expected return.

Hold the two suited high cards (Js and Ks) for a chance at a royal flush, straight flush, or high pair.