Fewest held card: guaranteed winner?
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December 21st, 2015 at 2:46:14 PM
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Okay, out of all the different games you can play (i.e.: deuces wild, jacks or better, whatever)....what is the fewest number of cards you can "hold" and be a guaranteed winner?
December 21st, 2015 at 3:15:50 PM
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Quote: RSOkay, out of all the different games you can play (i.e.: deuces wild, jacks or better, whatever)....what is the fewest number of cards you can "hold" and be a guaranteed winner?
3 cards for three-of-a-kind is the minimum. It's a guaranteed winner is most games except deuces wild.
December 21st, 2015 at 3:23:11 PM
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Isn't it an easy answer of 2. All games you can hold 2 cards and win but I have a feeling this is too easy of a question to be that straightforward.
Is getting your money back considered a winner? If not then it would be 3.
Is getting your money back considered a winner? If not then it would be 3.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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December 21st, 2015 at 3:29:11 PM
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Getting money back is considered a winner.
Although 3-of-a-kind is also considered a winner as well. I guess I shoulda clarified, as any paying hand.
Btw, there's a reason I put "hold" in quotes.
Although 3-of-a-kind is also considered a winner as well. I guess I shoulda clarified, as any paying hand.
Btw, there's a reason I put "hold" in quotes.
December 21st, 2015 at 3:41:54 PM
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Pick em poker
Hold one 9 or above for a pair when the starting cards are 9-A
Hold one 9 or above for a pair when the starting cards are 9-A
EDIT: Sorry RS I was on phone also didn't know how to use one.
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December 21st, 2015 at 4:27:25 PM
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Quote: djatcPick em poker
Hold one 9 or above for a pair when the starting cards are 9-A
I am insulted you didn't use a spoiler.
December 21st, 2015 at 4:30:16 PM
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Ahhh never played that game but I figured it wasn't going to be super obvious.
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December 21st, 2015 at 5:49:59 PM
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The real answer is ZERO or one. Tell me how?Quote: RSOkay, out of all the different games you can play (i.e.: deuces wild, jacks or better, whatever)....what is the fewest number of cards you can "hold" and be a guaranteed winner?
2 in joker poker is a fair answer. I'm wondering/thinking there may have been a 3 card VP variant where a single ace payed(probably something I just imagined. There have been bonus type games where perhaps a special card paid.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 21st, 2015 at 6:04:01 PM
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Zero, if you get a dealt royal and the machine locks up on the handpay before you get to hold anything.
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December 21st, 2015 at 6:39:29 PM
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Ok good. Now explain 1 card.Quote: MathExtremistZero, if you get a dealt royal and the machine locks up on the handpay before you get to hold anything.
Double up doesn't count.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 21st, 2015 at 6:58:47 PM
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Zero in Big Spilt Poker.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
December 21st, 2015 at 9:30:37 PM
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Quote: MathExtremistZero, if you get a dealt royal and the machine locks up on the handpay before you get to hold anything.
They are auto-held when dealt a RF. Nice try :)
December 21st, 2015 at 10:45:54 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesZero in Big Spilt Poker.
Nice one. Although if someone's an idiot and intentionally loses, it's not a guaranteed winner.
December 22nd, 2015 at 12:00:14 AM
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Some Class II Machines you can do anything and will be guaranteed a winner
Joker poker double up hold/pick a joker = winner
Joker poker double up hold/pick a joker = winner
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
December 22nd, 2015 at 2:39:22 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfSome Class II Machines you can do anything and will be guaranteed a winner
Joker poker double up hold/pick a joker = winner
I was thinking the thing but have never played one.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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December 22nd, 2015 at 3:13:51 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfSome Class II Machines you can do anything and will be guaranteed a winner
Joker poker double up hold/pick a joker = winner
Not going into the hand, not guaranteed.
December 22nd, 2015 at 6:23:01 AM
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On class II? why not?Quote: RSQuote: AxelWolfSome Class II Machines you can do anything and will be guaranteed a winner
Joker poker double up hold/pick a joker = winner
Not going into the hand, not guaranteed.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
