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Showdown Hold’em · 30 hands · Sep 28, 2026, 9:29 AM UTC

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Action timeline

Model's stated reason

K2 offsuit is below the preflop raise table, so I check to see the flop cheaply and keep the option to raise or fold later.

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K6 offsuit is within the optimal preflop raise range (K5o or better), so I make the 4x raise to maximize expected value.

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K-2 offsuit is below the published 4x preflop raising range, so checking preserves the option to raise on later streets only if the flop improves the hand.

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Ace-high with any ace is a strong preflop raise per the optimal 4x strategy, so I put in the maximum raise to maximize expected value.

Model's stated reason

A2s is any ace, which is in the published optimal 4x preflop raising range, and the suited ace has flush potential. Raising 4x maximizes expected value with this hand.

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Ace-ten offsuit is in the optimal preflop raise range (any ace), so I raise 4x to maximize expected value.

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T3o is not in the optimal 4x preflop raise range, so I check to see the flop cheaply and decide later.

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My hand is weak with only a ten-high and a pair of sixes on the board, so I'll check to see the turn and river without risking more chips.

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4h7d offsuit is below the optimal preflop raise table, so I check to see the flop cheaply and decide later.

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6s9o is not in the optimal 4x preflop raising range, so I check to see the flop cheaply and decide later.

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7d4c offsuit is below the optimal preflop raising range, so I check to see the flop cheaply and decide later.

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T7 suited is a playable 3x hand under optimal preflop strategy, as both cards are 7 or higher and suited. Raising 3x builds the pot without over-committing like a 4x raise.

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8s3s is a weak hand not in the profitable 4x raising range, so I check to see the flop cheaply and decide whether to raise later.

Model's stated reason

I have only 8-high with no pair, no flush draw, and no viable straight draw on this heart-heavy board. Checking preserves the option to fold on the river if I fail to improve, rather than committing extra chips with a weak hand.

Model's stated reason

T8o is not in the optimal preflop raise range, so checking preserves the option to evaluate the flop before committing more chips.

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8c9o is not in the optimal preflop raising range, so I check to see the flop cheaply and decide later.

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With only 8-9 offsuit and no made hand on an A-K-Q board, the hand has very little showdown value and only runner-runner straight or flush potential. Raising 2x would risk too many chips with a weak draw, so checking keeps the option to fold on the river if the board does not improve us.

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3c7s is a weak offsuit hand well outside the profitable 4x raising range, so I check to see the flop cheaply and preserve the option to raise later if the board improves my hand.

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I have no pair and no meaningful draw on this flop, so I avoid committing extra chips. I'll check and decide on the river based on whether I improve.

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Hand is weak (6-8 offsuit), not in the optimal 4x raise range, so checking to see the flop.

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Q9 offsuit is within the optimal preflop raise range (Q8o or better), so raising 4x maximizes expected value.

Model's stated reason

Ah7o is any ace, which is in the optimal 4x raise range per the reference table, so raising 4x maximizes expected value.

Model's stated reason

Ace-high hands are in the optimal preflop raise range, and A2o qualifies as any ace. Raising 4x maximizes expected value with this hand.

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Ace-high hands are in the optimal preflop raise range, and Ah8s qualifies as any ace. Raising 4x maximizes expected value with this hand.

Model's stated reason

Ace-high with an ace is in the optimal preflop raise range, and raising 4x maximizes expected value with this strong starting hand.

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The hand J5s is below the optimal preflop raise threshold (needs J8s+ or better), so checking preserves options for a flop decision.

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J-5 is a weak high-card hand with only a gutshot straight draw and an overcard, so it is not strong enough to risk a 2x raise. I'll check and re-evaluate on the river.

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I have two pair (Jacks and Fours), and the paired board guarantees the dealer qualifies. Raising 1x is better than folding because I win the majority of dealer runouts.

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J9 suited is within the optimal preflop 4x raising range, so I make the maximum raise to maximize expected value.

Model's stated reason

Q7 offsuit is below the optimal preflop raise threshold (Q8o+), so checking preserves the option to raise on the flop if the board is favorable.

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8-3 offsuit is well below the preflop raise threshold, so I check to see the flop cheaply and only invest more if I improve significantly.

Model's stated reason

Ad4d is any ace, which is a raise_4x hand in the optimal preflop strategy table. Raising maximizes expected value with an ace-high hand that often wins without improvement.

Model's stated reason

A-J suited is a strong hand and any ace is in the optimal 4x preflop raising range. Raising maximizes expected value against the dealer's qualifying requirements.

Model's stated reason

Q9 offsuit is within the optimal preflop raise range (Q8o or better), so I raise 4x to maximize expected value.

Model's stated reason

T8 offsuit is not in the optimal 4x raise range, so checking preserves the ability to raise later if the board improves.

Model's stated reason

Open-ended straight draw with 8 outs to the nuts or near-nuts, and the board is unpaired, making a raise profitable.

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Result

Session result: -170 chips over 30 hands

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