Two Pair or Stand Pat?
In 9/6 Jacks or Better, two pair is the correct play over stand pat, worth 2.98 more coins on average (5-coin bet). This exact conflict is dealt about once every 21 hands. Drill it in the trainer →
1 in 21hands: how often this decision appears
+2.98coins: average EV edge of the correct play
141.6coins lost per 1,000 hands if always misplayed
Example hand
2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 2♥ 3♦
CORRECT PLAYhold 2♠ 3♠ 2♥ 3♦EV 12.979 coins
vs
TEMPTINGhold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 2♥ 3♦EV 10.000 coins
| # | Hold | EV, coins (5-coin bet) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 2♥ 3♦ | 12.979 |
| 2 | hold 2♠ 3♠ 4♠ 2♥ 3♦ | 10.000 |
| 3 | hold 2♠ 2♥ | 4.150 |
| 4 | hold 3♠ 3♦ | 4.150 |
| 5 | hold 2♠ 4♠ 2♥ | 3.386 |
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