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| "Of all the hands dealt on any poker machine, approximately 42% will involve one pair with three other cards. Of that amount, 13% will be a pair of jacks or better and 29% will consist of a low pair 2 to 10's. Holding low pairs in losing hands will minimize potential losses." ---guru |
| The object of the draw poker strategies is to increase net winnings and reduce net losses by making the correct decisions for each hand. |
The complete Draw Poker Solutions includes the following content:
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A set of strategies for 3 types of payout tables:
9-6, 8-5, and 6-5. - Tips for playing triple play and multi-hand machines.
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A sensible discussion for dealing with over 1 million possible hands that involve a pair.
- A pocketsize version to easily remember the strategies.
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An introduction to the random number generator and the card selection process.
Gain confidence in your decisions.
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Although this deal is basically a losing hand, the correct decision for what cards to hold is influenced by the payout table. The negative values in mathematical expectations reflects the casino edge. A player wants to choose a decision that reduces net losses and gives the casino the smallest edge. |
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If the player is at a 9-6 machine (see
payout tables), then the best decision is to hold the pair of
9's because the net loss per coin wagered in technical terms = -0.176. |
| If the player is at a 8-5 machine (see
payout tables), then the player's choice of the 9's or go for the
straight makes little difference. In technical terms: pair = -0.186. The straight = -0.191 The straight flush = -0.350 The high cards = -0.514 You can expect to lose 18.6 cents for the nines or 19.1 cents for the straight for every dollar wagered. |
| If the player is at a 6-5 machine (see
payout tables), then the best decision is to go for the mixed straight
because the net loss per coin wagered in technical terms gives the casino
the smallest edge. The straight = -0.191 The pair = -0.207 The straight flush = -0.350 The high cards = -0.516 You can expect to lose 19.1 cents for every dollar wagered on the straight. |
| Notice how the casino edge for the pair significantly increases on a 6-5 machine due to the reduced payout for the full house. The complete Draw Poker Solutions addresses these issues with a goal to increase net winnings and reduce net losses. |
Triple play and other multi-hand machines are gaining popularity because
of the potential for large jackpots. The player needs to remember that decisions
are magnified three times. If this triple play hand is using a 6-5 payout
table, and the player holds the nines, the casino has a significant edge which
will greatly reduce the player's net winnings.
The complete Draw Poker Solutions offers more tips for playing triple play
and multi-hand games.
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