Pat Flush or Three To A Royal?
In 9/6 Jacks or Better, pat flush is the correct play over three to a royal, worth 23.39 more coins on average (5-coin bet). This exact conflict is dealt about once every 2707 hands. Drill it in the trainer →
1 in 2707hands: how often this decision appears
+23.39coins: average EV edge of the correct play
8.6coins lost per 1,000 hands if always misplayed
Example hand
2♠ 3♠ 10♠ J♠ Q♠
CORRECT PLAYhold 2♠ 3♠ 10♠ J♠ Q♠EV 30.000 coins
vs
TEMPTINGhold 10♠ J♠ Q♠EV 7.174 coins
| # | Hold | EV, coins (5-coin bet) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 10♠ J♠ Q♠ | 30.000 |
| 2 | hold 10♠ J♠ Q♠ | 7.174 |
| 3 | hold 2♠ 3♠ J♠ Q♠ | 5.745 |
| 4 | hold 2♠ 10♠ J♠ Q♠ | 5.745 |
| 5 | hold 3♠ 10♠ J♠ Q♠ | 5.745 |
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