major multipliers - question

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Webman
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Re: major multipliers - question

Post by Webman »

Yes. I would think a full house by definition would have a three of a kind and a pair of a different rank. We will confirm what is correct and update the game accordingly if needed. I’ll report back here on the outcome.

Jstark
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Post by Jstark »

I've seen people get confused the same way with Extra Draw Frenzy. They don't realize that ONLY a dealt 3oak and not a dealt FH or Quad triggers the frenzy hands.

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Post by New2vp »

onemoretry wrote:
Sun Feb 09, 2025 1:58 pm
It was the best result, since the multiplier for five of a kind was, I think, two or three. Still, a natural quad with a deuce counting as a full house seems strange, to say the least.
Well, if the deuce counts as an 8 and the game pays the highest hand, I would play my hand as 3 of a kind 8s plus a pair of 8s whenever a full house pays better than five of a kind 8s (and 4 of a kind 8s).

In a non-wild game, it won't pay natural quads as a full house even if the full house pays more because you cannot divide the 5 cards into trips plus a pair. However, while playing Jacks or Better, I did have a pair of Qs paid as a 100x Two Pair when I drew the second pair of queens in one hand.

It seems a little strange but also logical when the usually lower ranked hands occasionally pay more than hands that are traditionally higher ranked.

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Post by Webman »

I’ve confirmed we are handling it correctly so I think this is indeed how it will pay out in the casino. What a crazy one…. But who ever thought a full house would beat a 5k?

Five 8’s is just the fullest house ever when the timing is right.

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