Video Poker table

In 9/6 Jacks or Better, holding a low pair (5s) has an expected value of approximately 0.82 credits per credit, which easily beats holding unsuited high cards.

Holding a single high card (Jack of spades) provides the highest expected value (~0.44 per credit) compared to discarding all or chasing straight/flush draws.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and Queen) maximizes expected value over holding a single high card.

Holding three of a kind (Aces) offers the highest expected return, drawing two cards for a potential full house or four of a kind.

Hold the pair of Kings (high pair), which offers the highest expected return compared to keeping kickers or chasing longer straight/flush draws.

Holding a single high card (Queen) has the highest expected value compared to discarding all five cards.

In 9/6 Jacks or Better, a single Queen has a higher expected value than holding unsuited Ace-Queen, so we hold only the Queen.

The hand contains no high cards, pairs, four-card draws, or viable three-card straight flush draws, making a complete redraw the highest expected value play.

Holding a single high card (Queen) provides the highest expected value compared to discarding all or chasing weak draws.

Holding a low pair (8s) has a higher expected value than holding two unsuited high cards (K-Q).

With no made hand, no high cards, and no viable straight or flush draws that exceed the expected value of a complete redraw (~1.80 credits), discarding all five cards is mathematically optimal.

Holding a single high card (King) has a higher expected value (~0.47 per credit) than drawing to an inside straight with no high cards (5-7-8-9, ~0.34 per credit).

With no made hand, draws to a flush, or open-ended straight draws, holding the lone high card (Ace) yields the highest expected value.

Hold two pair (4s and 3s) and discard the 5 for a chance at a full house.

Holding the pair of Kings (Ks, Kh) offers the highest expected value compared to any alternative draw.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Q, J) has the highest expected value among all available choices.

Holding a single King has a higher expected value than holding three to a flush with only one high card (Kd-8d-5d) in 9/6 Jacks or Better.

Holding suited Queen-Ten has a higher expected value than holding just the Queen or discarding all.

Hold the pair of Aces; a high pair has higher expected value than any other alternative in 9/6 Jacks or Better.

Holding the pair of Kings maximizes expected value in 9/6 Jacks or Better.

Holding two suited high cards (Kc, Ac) offers the highest expected value, keeping open draws to a royal flush, flush, straight, and high pairs.

Holding two unsuited high cards (King and Queen) offers the highest expected return compared to keeping a single high card or discarding all.

Holding the low pair of fours offers the highest expected value as there are no high cards or flush/straight draws.

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

Holding an open-ended four-card straight (8-9-10-J) offers an expected value of approximately 3.40 credits (8 outs out of 47 cards), which exceeds holding J-10 suited or a single high Jack.

Holding two suited high cards (Ace-King of hearts) provides the highest expected value, drawing toward a Royal Flush, straights, flushes, and high pairs.

Hold the pair of Aces, which gives a guaranteed high pair payout with chances to improve to two pair, three of a kind, a full house, or four of a kind.

Hold four to an inside straight with three high cards (T-J-K-A), which offers four outs to a straight and nine outs to a paying high pair.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Ace and Queen) offers the highest expected value compared to holding a single high card or drawing five new cards.

Holding the low pair of tens offers the highest expected value compared to any other draw.

Holding a low pair (5s, 5d) has a much higher expected value (~0.82 credits per credit bet) than holding a single high card Queen (~0.47 credits).

Holding two unsuited high cards (King and Jack) offers the highest expected value over single high cards or drawing five.

Holding two unsuited high cards (Kd, Js) has a higher expected value than holding suited King-Ten or any other combination.

Holding a single Ace has a higher expected value (~0.46 credits per credit) than holding a four-card inside straight (A-2-3-5) with only one high card.

Holding two suited high cards (Ace and Jack of hearts) offers the highest expected value, drawing toward a Royal Flush, flush, straight, or high pair.

With no made hand, high cards (J, Q, K, A), or four-card draws, discarding all five cards yields the highest expected value.

Holding two cards to a royal flush (Ah-Jh) yields the highest expected value compared to unsuited high cards or three to a flush.

Holding the low pair of eights has a significantly higher expected return than keeping unsuited high cards.

Holding the low pair of sixes provides the highest expected value compared to any alternative draw.

Holding a low pair (pair of Tens) has a higher expected value than holding a single Ace.