Showdown Hold'em table

A3 offsuit falls within the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every ace. Raise the maximum 40 chips to maximize expected value.

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

With no pair, no straight draw, and only a backdoor flush draw, this hand is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to fold or make a smaller river bet after seeing the remaining cards.

My hole cards do not improve the board, so I cannot win outright and can only tie weaker dealer holdings. Too many dealer holdings make a qualifying hand, making a 1x call worse than folding.

A7 offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every ace. Raising 40 chips maximizes expected value.

A4 offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every ace. Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

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

Ace-ten offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips against the dealer's random hand.

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

A pair of nines made with a hole card is strong enough to raise on this flop against a random dealer hand. Betting 2x now extracts more expected value than waiting for the river.

Seven-two offsuit is well outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to bet after seeing the flop without committing additional chips now.

With 7-2 on a K-J-8 rainbow flop, I have no pair, no flush draw, and no possible straight by the river. Checking avoids committing a 2x bet with a weak hand and preserves the river decision.

The pair of eights is on the board, leaving only a seven kicker to improve your hand. Too many dealer holdings beat you, so folding loses less on average than calling.

A2 offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every ace. Raising 40 chips maximizes expected value.

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

Top two pair is a strong favorite against a random dealer hand, with additional full-house potential. Raising 2x now captures more value than waiting for a smaller river bet.

K6 offsuit falls within the optimal preflop 4x range of K5 offsuit or better. Raising to 40 chips maximizes expected value.

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

Two pair, tens and nines, is a strong flop holding against a random dealer hand. Raising 2x now captures value while retaining the chance to improve to a full house.

Jack-ten offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising to 40 chips maximizes expected value rather than checking or raising only 3x.

Eight-two offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking avoids committing a large play bet with a weak hand and preserves the option to raise after seeing the board.

Eight-deuce has no pair or immediate straight or flush draw on this flop. Checking avoids a weak 2x wager and preserves the option to raise or fold after the full board is revealed.

The pair of twos beats enough unpaired dealer holdings to justify the 1x raise. Continuing has higher expected value than forfeiting both the ante and blind.

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

The pair is entirely on the board, and my low hole cards offer little showdown strength or drawing potential. Checking avoids a weak 2x wager and preserves the option to fold or bet after the river.

I have two pair, fours and twos, which beats the dealer's many unpaired holdings. Raising has higher expected value than folding, and the paired board guarantees the dealer qualifies.

Six-three offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking avoids committing extra chips with a weak hand and preserves the option to raise after seeing the board.

With no pair and only backdoor straight and flush possibilities, this hand is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

You have a ten-high straight; only dealer holdings containing a jack can beat it. Raising has much higher expected value than folding, with a straight bonus on the blind when you win.

A3 offsuit falls within the optimal preflop 4x range, which includes every ace. Raise the maximum to maximize expected value.

K6 suited is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every suited king. 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 extra chips now.

The paired aces are shared, and my nine-high kicker offers little strength with no flush or straight draw. Checking preserves the option to raise after improving or fold an unfavorable river.

My pair of aces with a nine kicker loses to any diamond, higher kicker, or improved made hand. The chance of winning is far below the 25% needed to justify calling against a qualifying dealer.

Queen-ten offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x range (Q8o or better). Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.

Pocket kings are a premium hand and firmly within the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum maximizes expected value against the dealer’s random holding.

K9 offsuit is within the optimal preflop 4x raising range (K5 offsuit or better). Raise the maximum 40 chips to maximize expected value.

Ten-nine suited falls outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

Top two pair is a strong favorite against a random dealer holding, with additional full-house and backdoor flush potential. Raising 2x now maximizes value rather than waiting for the smaller river 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 two pair, tens and eights, ahead of most dealer holdings. Despite the weak kicker, this is strong enough to raise 2x now rather than defer to a smaller river bet.

Queen-ten offsuit falls within the optimal preflop 4x range (Q8o or better). Raising the maximum maximizes expected value.

Pocket aces are the strongest starting hand and a clear optimal 4x raise. Betting the maximum now maximizes expected value against the dealer’s random holding.

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

Q6 has no pair and only backdoor straight and flush possibilities on this ace-high flop. Checking avoids a weak 2x commitment and preserves the option to raise or fold after the full board is revealed.

My six of clubs makes a flush that beats every dealer holding without a higher club, winning against about 75% of possible holdings. Raising is clearly better than folding, especially with the 3:2 blind payout on a winning flush.

Ten-seven offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing more chips now.

Top pair on this low flop is strong against a random dealer hand. Raising 2x extracts value now rather than waiting for potentially unfavorable turn and river cards.

8-7 offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing more chips now.

Two pair, eights and sevens, is a strong made hand against a random dealer holding. Raising now captures that advantage despite the board’s straight and flush possibilities.

Q-J offsuit falls within the optimal preflop 4x raising range (Q8o+). Raising the maximum maximizes expected chips.