Showdown Hold'em table

Pocket eights are in the optimal 4x raising range (33+), maximizing expected value.

Q4o is below optimal raising thresholds for both 4x (requires Q8o+) and 3x, so check to see the flop without additional risk.

We have a pair of fours on the flop. According to optimal strategy, we should raise 2x with any pair to maximize expected value.

8c3d is far below the optimal preflop raising range, so checking preserves chips and allows a later decision after seeing the flop.

Flopped a pair of 3s on an AK-high board. Although it's a low pair, any made hand should raise 2x in Showdown Hold'em to pressure the dealer and secure the play bet when the dealer fails to qualify.

97o is not in the optimal preflop 4x range (33+, any ace, K2s+/K5o+, Q6s+/Q8o+, J8s+/JTo); checking preserves chips and allows a flop decision.

We have a pair of sevens and an open-ended straight draw (8 outs to a straight), which is a strong hand to raise 2x on the flop.

JTo is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range per published strategy (J8s+/JTo).

K9o is in the optimal 4x raising range (K5o+).

46s is not in the optimal 4x range (needs 33+, any ace, K2s+, Q6s+, or J8s+), so we check to see the flop cheaply and preserve the option to raise later.

No pair and no strong draw on the flop; checking preserves the option to raise on the river if the hand improves.

Board pair of tens with Q-9-5; my 4-6 does not improve, so I have only the board. Dealer qualifies automatically and improves with almost any hole card; only 48 combos (low unpaired 2,3,4) tie. Folding saves the extra play bet.

Any ace is a raise 4x per published optimal strategy.

Any ace is a mandatory 4x raise preflop according to the published optimal strategy table.

Hand 2-3 offsuit is far below the optimal preflop raising range (33+, any ace, K5o+, etc.), so checking is correct.

Open-ended straight draw with 8 outs (any A or 6) on the flop; raising 2x is the optimal play per exact enumeration of runouts and dealer holdings.

T5o is not in the optimal 4x raising range, so checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves.

We have ten-high with no made hand and only weak backdoor draws on this 9d-7d-4s board, so raising 2x would risk 20 chips with poor equity. Checking lets us see the turn and river for free and only invest on the river if we improve.

64s is well below the optimal 4x range and too weak to justify a 3x raise; checking preserves the option to raise later if the flop improves the hand.

Any pair is a standard mandatory raise on the flop in Casino Hold’em; even a low pair with an overcard on board has positive expectation by raising now rather than risking a fold later, as we can improve to two pair or trips and the dealer may not qualify.

8c2c is well below the optimal 4x raising range; checking preserves chips to see a cheap flop.

Holding 8-2 suited with no pair and only a backdoor flush draw on an ace-high board; checking preserves the option to fold on the river if no improvement, maximizing expected value.

Holding any ace, which is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, so raising 4x maximizes expected value.

Q7o is below the optimal 4x threshold (Q8o+), so checking is the correct play.

With Q7o and no pair or draw on a paired board, checking preserves the option to raise on the river if I improve.

J6o is not in the optimal preflop 4x raising range (requires J8s+ or JTo+), so checking to see the flop is correct.

Flopped top pair Jacks with a 6 kicker on a dry board, which is a clear raise per optimal strategy.

9c Td is not in the optimal 4x raising range, so checking is correct.

Have only 9-high with no pair and no draw on a low flop; checking is standard to see the river cheaply rather than committing 2x with nothing.

Board has a pair of 4s, so dealer always qualifies with at least a pair. My T-high cannot beat any pair, so raising would lose an extra 10 chips. Folding limits loss to ante and blind.

ATo is in the optimal preflop 4x range (any ace).

Any ace is in the optimal preflop raise_4x range in this house-dealer format, so I raise 4x with Ac2s to maximize expected value.

Any ace is in the optimal 4x raising range preflop.

K2o is below the optimal 4x threshold (K5o+), so checking preserves chips and allows a decision after seeing the flop.

With Kd 2c on a 3d 4c 5c flop, we have only a gutshot straight draw and a weak overcard. The hand lacks sufficient equity to justify a 2x raise; checking preserves the option to fold on the river if we don't improve, minimizing losses.

We have only a pair of eights with a king kicker on a board with three clubs and straight draws. Dealer qualifies often and likely holds a stronger hand. Raising would risk an additional 10 chips to win only if we beat the dealer, but our hand is weak. Folding loses the ante and blind (20 chips) but avoids a larger loss.

94 suited is below the optimal 4x raising threshold (J8s/JTo), so checking preserves chips for later decisions.

9-high with no draws on a monotone board is too weak to raise; check to see turn.

93s is not in the optimal 4x range and is too weak to voluntarily commit extra chips preflop; checking preserves the option to raise later if the flop is favorable.

Bottom pair with weak kicker on a T-high board has marginal equity against dealer's range and little fold equity. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold on the river after seeing all community cards, which yields higher expected value than committing 2x now.

We hold two pair (sixes and threes, kicker ten). Board is paired sixes, no flush. Dealer can beat us with any six (trips or full house), or a straight using 89 or 45. I calculate our winning probability roughly 55%, but with ante only paying when dealer qualifies and blind paytable flat for two pair, the expected value of raising 1x is slightly below -20 chips, making fold the better play.

Qh5h is a suited queen just below the 4x threshold (Q6s+), so the optimal preflop play is to raise 3x rather than check.

65o is far below the optimal 4x raising range; checking preserves equity with a weak hand.

Bottom pair with no kicker on a board with two overcards; checking preserves the option to fold on the river if unimproved, which has higher expected value than raising now.

With a weak pair of 5s on an A-Q-7 high board, I am beaten by any ace, queen, seven, or higher pocket pair. The expected value of risking 10 more chips is far below the guaranteed loss of 20 by folding.

43o is far below the optimal preflop raising range (needs 33+, ace, or stronger kings/queens/jacks), so checking preserves chips and sees the flop.

With a pair on the flop, raising 2x is the standard value play to capitalize on the dealer's non-qualifying hands and potential improvements.

94o is well below the optimal 4x range and lacks the potential to justify a 3x raise; checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves our hand.

Holding 9-high with only a gutshot straight draw on a flush-draw board, we check to see a free card and avoid losing additional chips when behind.

With a pair of 9s on a coordinated board (6s7sTh9dKh) that contains straight and flush possibilities, our hand is very weak. The dealer will qualify with any pair or better, and most dealer hands that include a pair of tens or higher, two pair, or a straight beat us. The expected value of raising 1x is negative compared to folding and losing only the ante and blind.

Pocket twos are below the optimal 4x raising threshold (33+), so check preflop to see the flop.

We have a pair of twos on a T98 board. According to optimal flop strategy, any pair warrants a 2x raise to maximize expected value.

T5o is not in the optimal 4x range; checking avoids risking additional chips with a weak offsuit hand.

Ts5h is a very weak hand with no pair and no strong draw on this flop, so checking preserves the option to fold on the river if we don't improve.

5-7 offsuit is not in the optimal preflop raising range, so check to see the flop.

Open-ended straight draw with 8 outs to a straight, which pays the blind and has good equity against dealer's range; raising 2x captures value.