Re: Chinese Poker Hand
I think too many players underestimate the value of playing a high pair such as aces or kings in the front hand. At the same time, many players overestimate the value of playing higher trips in favor of lower ones in the middle hand.
The power of high pairs in the front is best illustrated by the 5 pair hand strategy of playing the second highest and lowest pairs as two pair in the back, the middle two pair in the middle, and the highest pair in front. Even if a flush or straight is possible with one of these hands, the 5 pair hand is surprisingly close or superior in many cases.
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