Strategy
Perfect strategy is somewhat complex, but a simple strategy (shown below) has been developed. With optimal play, the ante + play bet has a house edge of about 3.36% of the initial bet.
A simple strategy (as listed on the ShuffleMaster information pamphlet available at some four card poker tables) dictates the following when playing the ante bet:
- Pair of 2's or less: fold.
- Pair of 3's through 9's: bet 1x ante.
- Pair of 10's or better: bet 3x ante.
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