Showdown Hold'em table

K2o is below the published preflop raising threshold (K5o+), so I avoid committing extra chips and check to see a flop.

K6o is within the published optimal 4x preflop raising range (K5o+), so raising maximizes expected value against the house dealer.

K2o is below the published preflop raising threshold (K5o+), so I check and preserve the option to raise or fold later based on the flop.

A8o is an any-ace hand in the published optimal preflop 4x raising range, so raising maximizes expected value against the dealer.

Ace-high suited is in the published optimal 4x raising range, so raising maximizes expected value preflop.

Ace-high with a strong offsuit ace (ATo) is in the published optimal 4x raising range, so I maximize value by raising preflop.

T3o is well outside the published preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips in with a weak offsuit hand.

With only ten-high and no pair on a paired board, raising 2x would put extra chips at risk with little chance to beat a qualifying dealer. Checking keeps the hand alive to see the turn and river before deciding whether to raise or fold.

Our pair of sixes beats any dealer hand that fails to qualify, and the dealer fails to qualify about 51.8% of the time. Raising 1x has positive expected value compared to folding, which would lose the ante and blind.

4-7 offsuit is far outside the published preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips at risk with a weak hand.

With only bottom pair and a weak kicker, raising 2x would commit extra chips without the option to fold later. Checking preserves the river decision, letting me fold if I do not improve and raise 1x only when the board helps.

98o is below the published optimal 4x raising threshold and is too weak to raise 3x for value; checking preserves the option to raise or fold later based on the flop.

With 9-high and no pair or made draw on an ace-high flop, raising 2x would put extra chips at risk with very little equity. Checking keeps the hand cheap and allows a river fold if I do not improve.

I have a 9-high straight on a board of A-4-6-7-5, which beats all dealer hands except a spade flush. Raising 1x is strongly +EV because the play bet, ante, and straight blind all pay when I win.

96o is well outside the published optimal preflop raising range, so checking avoids committing extra chips with a weak, offsuit hand.

My 9-high has no pair, no flush draw, and only a backdoor straight possibility, so raising 2x on the flop would risk extra chips with very low equity. I will check and reassess on the river.

With A-high and no pair, folding loses 20 chips, while raising 1x risks 10 more but wins the play bet when the dealer fails to qualify (~45% of the time), making the raise less negative than folding.

7d4c is a weak offsuit hand outside the optimal preflop raising range, so checking avoids committing extra chips before seeing the flop.

T7s is outside the published optimal 4x raising range and is too marginal to raise 3x preflop. Checking preserves the option to raise later only if the flop improves my equity.

Weak hand with only backdoor flush and straight possibilities; checking preserves the option to raise or fold on the river.

8s3s is far outside the published optimal preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips at risk with a weak hand.

My 8-high with no flush or straight draw is too weak to raise into a dealer who qualifies with any pair; checking preserves the option to fold the river or raise 1x only if I improve.

T8o is below the published preflop raising threshold (JTo/J8s+, Q8o+, K5o+, any ace, or 33+), so checking avoids putting extra chips in with a marginal offsuit hand.

98o is below the published optimal preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips at risk with a weak offsuit hand.

7-3 offsuit is far outside the published optimal preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips at risk with a weak hand.

With 3c-7s on a Ks-4h-8d flop, I have no pair, no straight draw, and minimal equity against a dealer who needs a pair or better to qualify. Checking avoids risking an extra 2x ante with a weak holding.

My 3c7s makes only king-high on a Ks Qc 8d 5c 4h board, and the dealer qualifies with any pair or better. Raising 1x risks an extra 10 chips with almost no chance to beat the dealer, so folding minimizes the expected loss.

86o is well outside the published preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips in with a weak offsuit hand and keeps the hand cheap.

With only 8-high and no pair or draw on a 9-2-3 flop, raising 2x would commit extra chips with a very weak hand. Checking preserves the option to fold or raise 1x on the river after seeing more cards.

Q9o falls within the published optimal preflop 4x raising range (Q8o+), so raising maximizes expected value against the dealer.

A7o contains an ace and falls within the published optimal 4x preflop raising range, so I maximize pressure with the strongest legal raise.

Ace-rag is included in the published optimal 4x preflop range (any ace), so raising the maximum is the highest-EV play.

Ah8s contains an ace, which is in the published optimal preflop 4x raising range, so I maximize pressure with the strongest legal raise.

Ace-eight offsuit is included in the published optimal 4x preflop raising range (any ace), so raising maximizes expected value against the dealer.

J5s is below the published optimal 4x raising threshold (J8s+ suited), so checking preserves the option to raise on the flop if the board improves my equity.

With only J-high and a gutshot on a disconnected board, raising 2x risks too much against a dealer who often has a pair or better. Checking keeps the hand cheap and preserves the river option to raise 1x if I improve or fold if I miss.

J9s falls within the published optimal 4x preflop range (J8s+), so raising 4x maximizes expected value against the house dealer.

Qs7d offsuit is below the published preflop raising threshold (Q8o+), so I check to see a flop rather than commit extra chips with a marginal hand.

I flopped top pair with queens; raising 2x charges the dealer's draws and worse pairs while I likely have the best hand.

8h3d is far outside the published preflop raising range, so checking avoids putting extra chips at risk with a weak offsuit hand.

My 8-high with no pair or strong draw is far too weak to raise 2x into a dealer who qualifies with any pair; checking preserves the option to fold or raise on the river.

Ace-x suited is included in the published optimal 4x raising range, so I maximize pressure with the strongest legal preflop raise.

Ace-Jack suited is a strong preflop hand and falls within the published optimal 4x raising range, so I maximize pressure while the dealer must still qualify.

Qs9o meets the published optimal preflop 4x threshold (Q8o+), so raising maximizes expected value against the dealer's qualifying range.

T8o is outside the published optimal preflop raising range (33+, any ace, K2s+/K5o+, Q6s+/Q8o+, J8s+/JTo), so checking avoids putting extra chips at risk with a marginal offsuit hand.

T8o on Q96 has only a gutshot and weak high-card value; raising 2x would commit chips with insufficient equity, so I check to see the turn and river and decide at the river.