Video Poker table

Holding a single Ace offers the highest expected value compared to drawing five new cards or holding unsuited non-high combinations.

Holding a low pair (5s) has a higher expected value than holding two unsuited high cards (K-Q).

Holding a low pair (sevens) has an expected value of approximately 0.82 credits per credit bet, which easily beats holding a single high card Queen (~0.47).

Holding suited King-Queen yields higher expected value than unsuited high cards or drawing to an inside straight.

Holding the low pair of fives offers the highest expected value compared to any other discard option.

Holding a low pair (eights) has a higher expected value than holding a single high card (Jack) or any speculative draw.

Hold three of a kind (twos) and draw two cards to maximize expected value toward a full house or four of a kind.

Hold the two unsuited high cards King and Jack, which offers the highest expected value among the available options.

Holding the low pair of eights has an expected value of approximately 0.82 credits per unit bet, which is significantly higher than holding the single high card Queen (approx 0.47 credits).

Holding the pair of Aces provides the highest expected value.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and Queen) offers the highest expected value here, providing six outs to a paying high pair plus straight and two-pair potential.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Kd, Qs) has a higher expected value than keeping three unsuited high cards (Ah, Kd, Qs), as it leaves more flexibility for straights and better drawing odds.

With no pairs, high cards, or four-card draws, discarding all five cards provides the highest expected value.

Holding a low pair (twos) provides a substantially higher expected value than holding a single high card.

Holding suited Queen-Jack (two to a royal flush) offers higher expected value than holding the four-card inside straight (Ten through Ace).

Hold the lone Ace to draw towards pairs of Jacks or Better, two pair, and other improving combinations, which yields higher EV than discarding all.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and Jack) provides the highest expected value among all available hold options.

Holding a single high card (Queen of hearts) yields the highest expected value compared to any straight draw or discarding all cards.

Holding three to an open straight flush (2h, 4h, 5h with an inside 3 completing two straight flush draws) yields a higher expected value than holding a lone Ace.

With no pairs, high cards, or viable four-card draws, discarding all five cards offers the highest expected value.

Holding two to a royal flush (Ten and King of hearts) offers a higher expected return than holding the lone King.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and King) provides the highest expected value, giving six outs to pair up for Jacks or Better along with possibilities for two pair, trips, full houses, and broadway straights.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and Jack) provides a higher expected value than holding either high card alone.

Holding three cards to a royal flush (Ad, Qd, Td) yields an expected value of approximately 1.34 credits per credit bet, far exceeding the expected value of a low pair of tens (around 0.82 credits per credit bet).

Holding three of a kind (Aces) maximizes expected value by drawing two cards toward a full house or four of a kind.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and King) yields the highest expected value compared to holding a single high card or three to a flush.

Holding a pair of Aces offers the highest expected return compared to keeping any kickers.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Q-K) offers the highest expected value over holding K-10 suited or any single high card.

Holding a low pair (6s) has higher expected value than holding a single Ace or three to a flush.

Holding the single high card (King) provides the highest expected value compared to three to a flush or discarding all cards.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Q-J) offers the best expected value through high pair and straight potential.

Holding the low pair of fours has a higher expected value than holding the single high card Jack.

Holding two pair (Queens and Nines) provides a guaranteed two pair payout with a draw to a full house.

Holding a low pair (sevens) has an expected value of approximately 0.82 credits per credit, which is substantially higher than holding two unsuited high cards (Q-A).

Holding a single Ace offers the highest expected value (~0.46 per credit) compared to 2 to an open-ended straight flush (Ts-9s) or discarding everything.

Holding two pair (9s and 5s) and discarding the kicker gives an expected value of approximately 12.98 credits, drawing for a full house.

Holding 9h-Kh-Jh (three to a straight flush with two high cards) offers the highest expected value (~3.10 credits), outperforming the penalty-heavy suited K-J and inside straight draws.

Holding two pair (3s and 5s) offers an expected value of approximately 12.98 credits, with a chance to draw to a full house.

Holding a four-card flush (9h, Kh, 3h, 8h) provides an expected return of approximately 6.06 credits, significantly higher than holding unsuited high cards.

Holding two pair (Jacks and Queens) yields an expected value of approximately 12.98 credits, far superior to holding just one pair.