Holding just the Ace

Discuss proper hold strategies and "advantage play" and ask questions about how to improve your play.
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SjPurple
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Holding just the Ace

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What is everyone’s thoughts about just holding the Ace when you have other crap cards. I normally do but several people say to discard all.
Thoughts..

olds442jetaway
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Post by olds442jetaway »

Impossible to say without knowing which game and the paytable

Sea Lion
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Post by Sea Lion »

I hold the single Ace in every JOB/ bonus games with the exception of any of the Deuces Wild games. I have hit many RF's, 4A's, and 4AWK by holding the single Ace. Probably even moreso than getting 3 A's dealt or 4 to the royal...

pokerpokerpoker
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Post by pokerpokerpoker »

If it is the right play. I've hit many AWAK holding just one ace, including one the other day.
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Jstark
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Puffzaddy
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Post by Puffzaddy »

I've hit 2 jackpots at my local casino holding just 1 ace. Its that gamble I love to take.

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