EXACT ANSWERS
The classic video poker dilemmas, solved exactly
Every answer below is computed by full enumeration — the same exact solver behind the trainer — not simulation or folklore. Click through for the numbers and the why.
Low pair or 4 to a flush — which do you keep?
Keep the four to a flush.
Low pair or 4 to an outside straight?
Keep the low pair.
Should you ever keep a kicker with a pair?
No — never in Jacks or Better.
A-K-Q-J unsuited — keep all four or just two?
Keep all four.
High pair or 4 to a flush?
Keep the high pair.
High pair or 4 to an outside straight?
Keep the high pair — it isn't close.
Break a made flush for 4 to a royal?
Yes — break it.
Q-J-10 suited or the pair of jacks? (It depends on the game)
On 9/6 Jacks or Better keep the jacks (1.5365 vs 1.4820).
3 to a royal or 4 to a flush?
Keep the three to a royal.
Break a pat straight for 4 to a royal?
Yes, always.
Aces full on Double Bonus — keep the full house or the aces?
On 10/7 Double Bonus, break it: three aces alone are worth 10.1147 per coin vs 10.0000 for the pat full house — quad aces pay 160.
Two pair in Double Bonus — keep both pairs when it only pays 1?
Yes — keep both pairs.
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