Showdown Hold'em table

King-jack offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum extracts the most expected value from this strong starting hand.

Seven-six offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing extra chips now.

Seven-high with no pair and only backdoor straight and flush possibilities is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

I have an eight-high straight, the best possible hand on this board. Raising cannot lose at showdown; only another 6-7 can tie.

A5 offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range, which includes every ace. Raising maximizes expected chips.

Q7 offsuit falls below the optimal preflop raising threshold of Q8 offsuit. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the board.

Top pair on a rainbow flop is a strong favorite against the dealer’s random hand. Raising now captures more value than waiting for the river.

Nine-five offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the board without committing extra chips now.

Nine-high with no pair, flush draw, or straight draw is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to improve and make the river decision with full information.

Two pair, nines and deuces, beats enough dealer holdings to make the 1x raise more valuable than folding. The dealer always qualifies on this paired board.

Six-two 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 six-high, no pair, and only a backdoor diamond flush draw, this hand is too weak to raise. Checking preserves the option to make a better-informed river decision.

My hole cards do not improve the board, so I can only tie or lose. Ties are too infrequent to justify risking the additional river bet.

J5 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising threshold. Checking preserves the option to raise after improving on the flop.

Jack-high with only a gutshot straight draw 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 pair of fives beats enough unpaired dealer holdings to make the 1x raise more valuable than folding, despite the straight and higher-pair threats.

Ace-queen offsuit is a strong preflop hand and falls within the optimal 4x raising range. Raising the maximum maximizes expected value.

Q♦ T♦ is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum maximizes expected value with this suited queen-high hand.

J9 offsuit falls below the optimal preflop raising threshold of JT offsuit. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

Top pair with a nine kicker is strong enough to raise against a random dealer hand. The backdoor flush and straight possibilities add value.

Unsuited 7-6 is below the optimal preflop raising threshold. Check to see the flop before committing a play bet.

Pairing a hole-card seven gives enough strength against a random dealer hand to favor the 2x flop raise, despite the two overcards and possible draws.

J7 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising threshold. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

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.

Ace-high with a jack kicker beats enough weaker unpaired dealer holdings to make the 1x raise better than folding and forfeiting both initial bets.

J9 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising threshold. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

Jack-high with no pair, no flush draw, and only remote straight possibilities is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

Despite the four-heart board, a pair of nines beats many dealer hands without a heart. The showdown value comfortably exceeds the threshold needed to raise rather than surrender the ante and blind.

Five-four suited is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop without committing extra chips now.

Pairing my four gives me two pair with the kings on board, a strong enough made hand against a random dealer holding to raise for value now.

Ace-jack suited is comfortably within the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum capitalizes on its strong showdown equity and flush potential.

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

Top pair on the flop is strong enough to raise for value against a random dealer hand. Raising 2x now is preferable to waiting for the smaller river bet.

K4 offsuit falls below the optimal preflop raising threshold of K5 offsuit. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

King-high with no pair or immediate straight or flush draw is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

King-high is too weak on this board: any jack makes a straight, while an ace or any pair also beats us. Raising has lower expected value than folding.

Ace-ten offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum captures its advantage against a random dealer hand.

T4 offsuit is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

Ten-high with no pair or immediate straight or flush draw is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to make a smaller river bet if the board improves.

My ace-high hand has only a ten kicker, and the dealer wins with any pair or a king or queen. Too few dealer holdings lose to this hand to justify the final raise.

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

Nine-high with no pair or immediate straight or flush draw is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to raise after improving or fold on the river.

Our pair of tens with J-9-5 kickers wins against only about 15% of dealer holdings, with few ties. Calling needs roughly 20% winning equity here, so folding has higher expected value.

J2 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

With only jack high, no pair, and no direct straight or flush draw, a 2x raise is not justified. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

With only ace-jack high, too many dealer holdings beat us and too few weaker hands remain. Raising has lower expected value than folding and forfeiting the ante and blind.

Five-deuce suited is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

The low spade flush draw has potential, but there is no made pair or strong high-card backup. Checking preserves the option to raise after improving or fold an unfavorable river.

I have a made flush, which beats the vast majority of dealer holdings. Raising has much higher expected value than folding and preserves the flush blind payout when I win.

J2 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the board without committing more chips now.

With only jack-high, no pair, and only backdoor straight and flush possibilities, this hand is too weak for a 2x raise. Checking preserves the option to evaluate the completed board before committing more chips.

A pair of jacks beats enough dealer holdings to make the 1x raise more valuable than folding, despite the ace and three clubs on board.

Q-J offsuit is in the optimal preflop 4x raising range. Raising the maximum captures its advantage against a random dealer hand.

Eight-four offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the board without committing more chips now.

The paired board gives everyone a pair, while my eight-high kicker offers little strength and I have no strong draw. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the final board.

Two pair, tens and fours with an eight kicker, beats enough dealer holdings to make calling more profitable than folding. The paired board guarantees dealer qualification, and our winning chances comfortably exceed the 25% break-even threshold.

A7 offsuit falls within the optimal preflop 4x range, which includes every ace. Raising the maximum maximizes expected chip value.

Nine-eight offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise after a favorable flop without committing more chips now.

The pair of sixes is on the board, and my nine-high hole cards provide little showdown strength with no immediate straight or flush draw. Checking preserves the option to assess the full board before committing a play bet.

My pair of sixes with a nine kicker wins against too few dealer holdings. Raising has lower expected value than folding, even after accounting for possible ties.

Ten-two suited is outside the optimal preflop raising range. Checking preserves the option to raise later if the board improves the hand.

We have an open-ended straight draw and a backdoor diamond draw, but no made pair. Checking preserves the option to raise on favorable rivers without committing 2x now.

You have only jack-high with a ten kicker, and too few dealer holdings lose to or tie this hand. Raising has lower expected value than folding.

J5 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising threshold. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the flop.

The pair is on the board, and J-5 provides neither a strong made hand nor a strong draw. Checking preserves the option to make a better-informed river decision without committing a 2x raise.

With the board's pair of fours and my jack kicker, enough dealer holdings lose or tie to make the 1x raise higher-value than folding.

K3 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising threshold of K5 offsuit. Checking preserves the option to raise after seeing the board.

King-high with no spade and no immediate straight draw is too weak for a 2x raise on this monotone flop. Checking preserves the option to raise or fold after seeing the full board.

Although the four-spade board makes a dealer flush a serious risk, the pair of kings still beats enough dealer holdings to make raising more valuable than forfeiting the ante and blind.