Offbeat strategy question.

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The only one I kept is "Win at Video Poker" by Roger Fleming. In the back is the section on best one card draw for when the Royal hits astronomical proportions on a progressive. It also states the J is the best card to hold in any situation-if you only had one shot.

Unique situation, but very educational nonetheless.

What does this claim tell you? It should tell you that IF your goal is to hit a RF the best one card hold is a single Jack. And note, it's not because it gives you a better chance at the RF. That is the same with any single royal card. It's because the average return of all the other possible draws is higher. That is expert play logic.

It all gets back to your goal. Now, for most people (who never see an "astronomical" progressive) their goal is to win the most money possible. When that is the goal the best approach to playing VP is expert play strategy. That is what the math tells you.