Pat Flush or Four To A Straight Flush?
In 9/6 Jacks or Better, pat flush is the correct play over four to a straight flush, worth 17.35 more coins on average (5-coin bet). This exact conflict is dealt about once every 2753 hands. Drill it in the trainer →
1 in 2753hands: how often this decision appears
+17.35coins: average EV edge of the correct play
6.3coins lost per 1,000 hands if always misplayed
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Example hand
2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 7♠
CORRECT PLAYhold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 7♠EV 30.000 coins
vs
TEMPTINGhold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 5♠EV 17.021 coins
| # | Hold | EV, coins (5-coin bet) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 7♠ | 30.000 |
| 2 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ | 17.021 |
| 3 | hold 3♠ 4♠ 5♠ 7♠ | 11.064 |
| 4 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 7♠ | 5.106 |
| 5 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 5♠ 7♠ | 5.106 |
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