Hold Better: Video Poker

Learn which cards to hold in video poker and why. Hold Better teaches conventional five-unit 9/6 Jacks or Better and 8/5 Bonus Poker strategy. Choose a hold, check your decision, and compare the exact values of all 32 choices. The engine evaluates possible replacement combinations; the practice table never draws replacement cards or shows a payout. PRACTICE YOUR PAYTABLE Switch between Jacks or Better and Bonus Poker. The analyzer, lessons, and training follow your selection, with separate progress for each variant. Practice endless hands in Free Play, drill your weak spots, or try the five-hand Daily Drill. COMPARE ALL 32 HOLDS Enter any five-card hand and rank every possible hold. See expected value, tied optimal choices, alternatives, and outcome probabilities. The analyzer calculates them exactly from every possible replacement combination. LEARN THE MATH Lessons cover paytables, hand rankings, expected value, the royal-flush premium, high-card choices, pairs versus draws, straights, flushes, variance, and responsible play. Interactive examples use the same strategy engine as training. TRACK YOUR DECISIONS Review optimal and near-optimal rates, expected value retained, average loss per hand, trends, weak categories, and common mistakes. OFFLINE AND LOCAL No ads or account required. No tracking across apps or websites. Hands, holds, and results stay on your device; usage analytics do not include them. Supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, dark mode, and Reduce Motion on iPhone and iPad. Hold Better is an educational strategy trainer. No wagers, deposits, withdrawals, prizes, or in-app currency. No outcome is guaranteed.