Showdown Hold'em table

A3 offsuit is a maximum preflop raise under the optimal strategy, which raises 4x with any ace.

Suited 3-2 is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing extra chips now.

With no pair, no immediate straight draw, and only a backdoor flush draw, this hand is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to reassess on the river.

My hole cards do not improve the board’s ace-high hand, so I cannot win outright. The chance of tying is too small to justify risking the additional river bet.

A7 offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every ace. Raising the maximum maximizes expected value.

A4 offsuit is a 4x raise under the optimal preflop strategy, which raises every ace. Taking the maximum raise maximizes expected chips.

Pocket eights are comfortably within the optimal preflop 4x raising range (33+). Raising the maximum maximizes expected value with this strong starting hand.

Ace-ten offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum exploits its equity advantage against a random dealer hand.

Nine-three offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

A concealed pair of nines on this flop is strong enough for the 2x raise. Betting now has better expected value than waiting for the river.

Seven-deuce offsuit is well below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking avoids committing additional chips and preserves the option to act after seeing the board.

Seven-high on this rainbow flop has no pair or meaningful draw, making a 2x raise unfavorable. Checking preserves the option to raise after improving or fold on the river.

My best hand is the board’s pair of eights with a seven kicker, which loses to most dealer holdings. Raising has lower expected value than forfeiting the ante and blind.

A2 offsuit is a 4x raise under the optimal preflop table, which raises every ace. Taking the maximum raise maximizes expected chips.

T5 offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the board.

Top two pair is a strong favorite against a random dealer hand. Raising 2x now maximizes value rather than waiting for a smaller river bet.

K6 offsuit is within the optimal preflop 4x raising range (K5 offsuit or better). Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

T9 offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

Flopped two pair is a strong value hand against a random dealer holding. Raising now maximizes the play wager while ahead, with additional full-house potential.

Jack-ten offsuit is in the published optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum now maximizes expected value.

Eight-two offsuit is well below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

Eight-high with no pair or immediate straight or flush draw is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after the full board is revealed.

The pair of twos beats enough dealer high-card holdings to make calling profitable. Raising has higher expected value than forfeiting the ante and blind.

5-2 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after a favorable flop without committing extra chips now.

The pair of fours is shared, and my five-high hole cards add little showdown strength with no flush draw. Checking preserves the option to fold or make a smaller river raise after seeing the full board.

My two pair, fours and twos, beats enough dealer holdings to make calling profitable. Raising has higher expected value than forfeiting the ante and blind.

Six-three offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

Six-high with no pair and only backdoor straight and flush possibilities is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to reassess on the river.

I have a ten-high straight. Only dealer holdings containing a jack can beat it, so raising has substantially higher expected value than folding.

A3 offsuit is a 4x raise under the optimal preflop strategy, which raises any ace. Taking the maximum raise maximizes expected chips.

K6 suited is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

Suited 9-6 is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing more chips now.

The paired board gives everyone aces, while my nine-high kicker offers little showdown strength and no meaningful draw. Checking preserves the option to make a better-informed river decision without committing a 2x raise now.

My pair of aces has weak kickers and no diamond on a four-diamond board. Too few dealer holdings lose or tie to justify the river raise over folding.

Q-T offsuit is above the optimal preflop 4x threshold of Q8 offsuit or better. Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

Pocket kings are a premium preflop hand with a substantial advantage against a random dealer holding. Raising the maximum 4x maximizes expected chips.

K9 offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range (K5 offsuit or better). Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

T9 suited is outside the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

Top two pair is a strong favorite against the dealer’s random holding, with additional full-house potential. Raising now maximizes value with the largest available play bet.

Ten-five suited is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing extra chips now.

Pairing the ten gives me tens and eights, a strong made hand against a random dealer holding. Raising 2x now captures value rather than waiting for potentially unfavorable turn and river cards.

QTo is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range (Q8o or better). Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

Pocket aces are the strongest starting hand and warrant the maximum preflop raise to maximize expected chips.

Q6 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising threshold of Q8 offsuit. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

With only queen-high and backdoor draws, this hand is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

My flush beats every dealer hand without a higher club, winning against 741 of 990 possible holdings. Calling is clearly better than folding, especially with the 3:2 blind payout on a winning flush.

T7 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

Top pair with a hole-card ten is strong enough to raise on this flop. Betting 2x captures value against the dealer’s random holding despite the possible diamond and straight draws.

Unsuited 8-7 is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

Two pair on the flop is a strong made hand against a random dealer holding. Raising 2x captures value despite the board's straight and flush possibilities.

Q-J offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.