Why No Ace?
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June 21st, 2012 at 5:52:06 PM
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Why is it that if I have a hand of mixed suits such as AKQ I should drop the Ace?
June 21st, 2012 at 6:14:06 PM
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What game are you playing?
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June 21st, 2012 at 6:20:04 PM
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In Go Fish I always drop the A.
June 21st, 2012 at 6:42:11 PM
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Quote: IvanhoeWhy is it that if I have a hand of mixed suits such as AKQ I should drop the Ace?
I assume you are talking video poker.
You want to maximize the chances of hitting at least one pair. Holding two high cards and drawing 3 is better than 3 high cards and drawing 2. Also with a draw of three there's a little more chance you'll get trips or back door a pair of jacks.
The lower two cards are better to hold as you get a small increase in getting K-9 or A-10 straight as well.
Basically AKQ isn't going to improve as well as KQ.
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June 21st, 2012 at 6:42:19 PM
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More straight possibilities.
"Dice, verily, are armed with goads and driving-hooks, deceiving and tormenting, causing grievous woe." -Rig Veda 10.34.4
June 21st, 2012 at 7:49:38 PM
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Gives you a chance for a four of a kind.
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