8/5 Bonus Problem Hands
June 13th, 2026 at 12:38:20 PM
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I have a question about the Wizard of Odds 8/5 Bonus Poker Problem Hands
Problem hands 50 and 51 both state "Keep 3 to a straight flush (type 4)", but the alternatives (QT suited and Jack respectively) are higher on the Traditional Strategy Table.
I'm new to video poker -- am I missing something here?
Problem hands 50 and 51 both state "Keep 3 to a straight flush (type 4)", but the alternatives (QT suited and Jack respectively) are higher on the Traditional Strategy Table.
I'm new to video poker -- am I missing something here?
Last edited by: dmm on Jun 13, 2026
June 14th, 2026 at 3:42:07 AM
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https://wizardofodds.com/games/video-poker/strategy/bonus-poker/8-5/
As I understand, the "conflict hands" listed are examples of where traditional strategy is bested by an exception.
You're likely enough to draw two pair, trips, straight, flush, or straight flush holding 3SF, that holding the obvious high card or two high cards is worth slightly less.
As I understand, the "conflict hands" listed are examples of where traditional strategy is bested by an exception.
You're likely enough to draw two pair, trips, straight, flush, or straight flush holding 3SF, that holding the obvious high card or two high cards is worth slightly less.
May the cards fall in your favor.
June 14th, 2026 at 6:54:08 PM
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@Dieter Every conflict hand on that page follows the traditional strategy with the exception of the two hands I listed.
June 14th, 2026 at 10:09:04 PM
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Sorry, my mistake.
I guess I'm not seeing why 234 suited would be a type 4 rather than type 3, other than the strategy says to file 234 under type 4. (I only see the one gap - the King can't wraparound.)
I guess I'm not seeing why 234 suited would be a type 4 rather than type 3, other than the strategy says to file 234 under type 4. (I only see the one gap - the King can't wraparound.)
May the cards fall in your favor.
June 18th, 2026 at 4:03:34 PM
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Quote:Straight Flush draw (type 3) = Straight flush draw where high cards minus gaps = -1 & all ace-low draws.
Straight Flush draw (type 4) = Straight flush draw with two gaps and no high cards & includes 234 suited.
The more I'm looking at this, I think I need clarification on the meaning of "includes 234 suited".
May the cards fall in your favor.
June 23rd, 2026 at 5:58:57 PM
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Quote: DieterSorry, my mistake.
I guess I'm not seeing why 234 suited would be a type 4 rather than type 3, other than the strategy says to file 234 under type 4. (I only see the one gap - the King can't wraparound.)
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You're absolutely right. 2-3-4 suited should be type 4. The page has been corrected. Thank you all for the correction.
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