Showdown Hold'em table

Jc6s falls below the published preflop raise threshold, so checking preserves the option to evaluate the flop before committing a play bet.

With no pair and only a runner-runner flush possibility, raising risks too much; checking preserves the option to evaluate the river.

The board gives both players a pair of nines, and my jack kicker beats many dealer holdings. Raising is worthwhile because I’m favored to win the showdown and the dealer qualifies with the board pair.

Ace-king suited is a premium hand with strong high-card, pair, and flush potential, so take the maximum preflop raise.

J♣4♣ is a suited jack, within the stated preflop raise range for J8s and better. Raise 4x to take the strongest available preflop action.

Any ace is within the recommended preflop raising range; raising 4x maximizes expected value with A-5 offsuit.

6c7s is below the recommended preflop raise range, so checking preserves the option to evaluate the flop before committing more chips.

I have three of a kind, a strong made hand with substantial equity against the dealer. Raising now puts chips in while ahead rather than waiting for the river.

J♣2♥ is well below the preflop raising range; check to avoid committing a larger play bet with a weak, offsuit hand.

I have only jack-high with no strong draw, so raising would risk chips without enough equity. Checking preserves the option to act after the river.

My hand is only ace-high, and the river gives the dealer many ways to qualify and beat it. Raising risks another 10 chips for a very low chance of winning, so folding limits the loss to the ante and blind.

7♥3♠ is a weak offsuit hand below the preflop raise range. Check to avoid committing a larger bet and retain the option to act on the flop.

I have three sevens on the flop, a strong made hand with good showdown value. Raising now maximizes value against weaker hands.

7♦6♦ is a suited connector, but it falls below the recommended preflop raising range. Check and retain the option to raise on the flop.

A pair of sevens is a reasonable made hand on this flop and is often ahead of the dealer’s unpaired holdings. Raising now takes value before later cards can weaken it.

An ace qualifies for the preflop raise range, and A-5 has solid showdown potential. I’ll make the maximum preflop raise.

K-7 offsuit is above the published preflop raise threshold of K-5 offsuit, so raising 4x is the preferred play.

6♥5♦ is outside the recommended preflop raising range, so checking avoids committing a larger play bet with a weak hand.

I have only a six-high hand, and while the straight draw gives me some improvement chances, it is not strong enough to commit a flop raise. I’ll keep the option to raise on the river if the board improves.

My flush is beaten only if the dealer holds one of the remaining higher hearts (8h or above), so I have a strong chance to win. Raising is preferable to folding, and the flush blind payout adds value when I win.

J-8 offsuit falls below the recommended preflop raising range, so I’ll check and evaluate the flop.

With J-8 high and no pair or meaningful draw, raising is unlikely to have positive expected value. I’ll check and preserve the option to act on the river.

My best hand is only ace-high. The dealer will beat it often enough that the extra river bet has worse expected value than folding.

K9 suited is comfortably within the stated preflop raising range, so I raise 4x.

8♦7♦ is a suited connector, but it falls below the recommended preflop raising range. Check to see the flop and preserve the option to raise if the board improves the hand.

I have only a gutshot straight draw and no flush draw, so raising now risks too much; checking preserves the option to act after the river.

With only ace-high and weak kickers, this hand is very unlikely to beat a qualifying dealer hand. Raising risks an additional 10 chips on top of the posted bets, so folding limits the loss.

An ace is within the published preflop 4x raising range, so raising maximizes expected value here.

J9 offsuit falls below the recommended preflop raising range, so checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

With no pair and only weak straight-draw potential, raising now risks more chips without enough made-hand strength. Checking preserves the option to act on the river if the board improves.

I have only jack-high and no plausible draw completed; the dealer is likely to qualify with a pair or better. Raising risks an additional bet with little chance to win, so folding limits the loss to the posted ante and blind.

3♣6♦ is well below the preflop raising range, so checking avoids committing a larger play bet with a weak starting hand.

A pair of threes with a weak kicker is unlikely to beat the dealer, and raising risks more chips without a strong draw.

My three of a kind is strong on this board, and only a small set of dealer holdings can beat it. Raising is much better than folding.

9-4 offsuit is well below the preflop raise range, so I’ll avoid committing a larger play bet.

With 9-high and no immediate straight or flush draw, raising risks more chips with a weak hand. Check and retain the option to act on the river.

My best hand is only a pair of threes with a 9 kicker, and the board gives the dealer that same pair. Dealer holdings with stronger kickers or an improved hand are common, so raising has poor expected value.

J-6 offsuit is below the stated preflop raise range, so checking avoids risking a larger play bet with a weak starting hand.

I have no pair or meaningful draw on this low, disconnected flop, so raising risks extra chips with little equity.

The board guarantees the dealer qualifies, and my two pair with a jack kicker is strong enough to justify the river play bet.

Pocket aces are the strongest starting hand and have excellent equity, so raise the maximum 4x preflop.

Ten-eight suited is below the recommended preflop raising range, so checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

A pair of eights plus a four-card flush draw gives me strong equity, making the 2x flop raise worthwhile.

3♦4♥ is well below the preflop raising range, so checking avoids committing a larger play bet with a weak hand.

My 3-4 has no pair or strong immediate draw, and the paired queens board gives the dealer a made pair with likely better kickers. Checking preserves the option to reassess on the river without committing a larger bet now.

The board gives me only a pair of queens with weak kickers. A dealer high card can improve those kickers, and any pair or better beats me, so raising has poor expected value.

KJo is comfortably inside the listed preflop raise range, so I’ll make the 4x raise.

A♠Q♦ is a strong preflop hand and falls well within the recommended raise range; raising 4x maximizes value.

JTo meets the reference preflop threshold for a 4x raise, giving it better expected value than checking.

K-Q offsuit is within the preflop raise range, and the 4x raise captures more value with this strong starting hand.

Ten-six offsuit is well below the profitable preflop raising range, so I’ll avoid committing a play bet and retain the option to act on the flop.

I have no pair and only remote runner-runner straight possibilities, so raising has little value and risks extra chips.

My hand can only tie the board’s pair of sevens, but cannot win; raising risks an extra 10 chips only when the dealer improves. Ties return the posted bets, making this better than folding, which forfeits the ante and blind.

4♣5♠ offsuit is below the stated preflop raise range, so checking avoids committing a play bet with a weak hand.

I have no made hand and only a four-out straight draw, with a small backdoor flush possibility. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold on the river after seeing the full board.

The board already gives both players a pair of sevens, and my low hole cards provide weak kickers. A dealer holding almost any higher kicker or a pair should beat me, so raising is not worthwhile.

Any ace is in the reference preflop raise range; raising 4x is the strongest listed play for this hand.

Jh5h is below the recommended preflop raising range, so checking avoids committing a larger play bet with a weak hand.

With only jack-high and no meaningful draw beyond a backdoor flush, raising risks extra chips without enough equity. Check and preserve the option to decide on the river.

The board gives me Q-Q-7-7 with a jack kicker. I beat dealer holdings whose two hole cards are both below a jack, and the expected value of raising is better than folding.