What's the most costly mistake to avoid in Bonus Poker 6/5?

Keeping a made straight. When you hold 4 to a Royal Flush, the correct play is to break the straight and draw — that hold is worth 91.17 coins versus just 20 for the straight.

What's the closest decision in Bonus Poker 6/5?

2 to a Straight versus 3 to a Straight Flush — they tie exactly at 2.47 coins, so either is a correct play.

Can I practice Bonus Poker 6/5 at PerfectPLAY.vegas?

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Bonus Poker 6/5 Strategy

Bonus Poker 6/5 returns 96.87% with perfect play at low volatility. The pay table and numbers below are computed combinatorially, not estimated.

Pay table

Hand	Pays (per coin)	Return
Royal Flush	800	1.99%
Four Aces	80	1.60%
Straight Flush	50	0.54%
Four 2s–4s	40	2.11%
Four 5s–Kings	25	4.10%
Full House	6	6.84%
Flush	5	5.45%
Straight	4	4.51%
Three Of A Kind	3	22.36%
Two Pairs	2	25.85%
Jacks Or Better	1	21.52%

Royal-flush payouts above show the per-coin value at max bet — always bet five coins to earn the full royal jackpot.

Key numbers

Return with perfect play: 96.87%
Royal flush: about 1 in 40,236 hands
Hit frequency (paying hand or better): 45.5%
Volatility: Low

How strategy works

From the five cards you're dealt, the correct hold is the one with the highest expected value — the average coins it returns over the long run. The biggest payouts here are Royal Flush (800), Four Aces (80), Straight Flush (50), which shape which draws are worth chasing. PerfectPLAY computes the optimal hold and its expected value for every possible hand, so you can learn the exact play rather than a rule of thumb.

You’re reading original analysis. Every hold and expected value here is calculated in-house by PerfectPLAY.vegas for this exact pay table — nothing aggregated, nothing taken from elsewhere. These are never generic charts copied from another site.

Hand-by-hand strategy

The optimal hold and its expected value for every key decision in Bonus Poker 6/5, computed combinatorially by vpengine — not rules of thumb.

4 to a Royal Flush — over a made flush

Optimal hold: 4 to a Royal Flush — EV 91.06 coins. The optimal play discards a made flush (pays 25 coins).

4 to a Royal Flush — over a made straight

Optimal hold: 4 to a Royal Flush — EV 91.17 coins. The optimal play discards a made straight (pays 20 coins).

4 to a Royal Flush — vs 1 high pair

Optimal hold: 4 to a Royal Flush — EV 91.48 coins. Next best: holding 1 High Pair — EV 8.29 coins (margin 83.19 coins).

4 to a Royal Flush — vs 1 pair: 2s thru 10s

Optimal hold: 4 to a Royal Flush — EV 91.59 coins. Next best: holding 1 Pair — EV 3.96 coins (margin 87.63 coins).

3 to a Royal Flush — vs 1 pair: 2s thru 10s

Optimal hold: 3 to a Royal Flush — EV 6.48 coins. Next best: holding 1 Pair — EV 4.17 coins (margin 2.31 coins).

3 to a Royal Flush — vs 4 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 3 to a Royal Flush — EV 6.39 coins. Next best: holding 4 to a Straight — EV 4.04 coins (margin 2.35 coins).

2 to a Royal Flush (TJ) — vs 2 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.38 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight — EV 2.37 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

2 to a Royal Flush (TJ) — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.49 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.48 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

2 to a Royal Flush — vs 2 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.83 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight — EV 2.47 coins (margin 0.36 coins).

2 to a Royal Flush — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.89 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.88 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

4 to a Straight Flush — vs 1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight Flush — EV 10.85 coins. Next best: holding 1 High Card — EV 2.41 coins (margin 8.44 coins).

4 to a Straight Flush — vs 1 high pair

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight Flush — EV 11.06 coins. Next best: holding 1 High Pair — EV 8.29 coins (margin 2.77 coins).

4 to a Straight Flush — vs 1 pair: 2s thru 10s

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight Flush — EV 10.85 coins. Next best: holding 1 Pair — EV 4.17 coins (margin 6.68 coins).

4 to a Straight Flush — vs 2 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight Flush — EV 11.17 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight — EV 2.45 coins (margin 8.72 coins).

4 to a Straight Flush — vs 4 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight Flush — EV 10.85 coins. Next best: holding 4 to a Straight — EV 3.72 coins (margin 7.13 coins).

3 to a Straight Flush — equal EV vs 2 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.39 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight — EV 2.39 coins (margin 0.00 coins).

Both holds have the same expected value, so either is a correct play.

3 to a Straight Flush — vs 1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.41 coins. Next best: holding 1 High Card — EV 2.40 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

3 to a Straight Flush — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.48 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.47 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

3 to a Straight Flush — vs 2 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.42 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight — EV 2.41 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

3 to a Straight Flush — vs 4 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.98 coins. Next best: holding 4 to a Straight — EV 2.97 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

3 to a Straight Flush — vs Nothing: Discard all cards

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 1.93 coins. Next best: holding Nothing — EV 1.79 coins (margin 0.14 coins).

4 to a Flush — vs 1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack

Optimal hold: 4 to a Flush — EV 4.78 coins. Next best: holding 1 High Card — EV 2.41 coins (margin 2.37 coins).

4 to a Flush — vs 1 pair: 2s thru 10s

Optimal hold: 4 to a Flush — EV 4.78 coins. Next best: holding 1 Pair — EV 4.17 coins (margin 0.61 coins).

4 to a Flush — vs 2 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 4 to a Flush — EV 5.10 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight — EV 2.53 coins (margin 2.57 coins).

4 to a Flush — vs 4 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 4 to a Flush — EV 4.78 coins. Next best: holding 4 to a Straight — EV 3.72 coins (margin 1.06 coins).

4 to a Flush — vs Nothing: Discard all cards

Optimal hold: 4 to a Flush — EV 4.78 coins. Next best: holding Nothing — EV 1.79 coins (margin 2.99 coins).

4 to a Straight — vs 1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 3.40 coins. Next best: holding 1 High Card — EV 2.42 coins (margin 0.98 coins).

4 to a Straight — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 3.72 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.91 coins (margin 0.81 coins).

4 to a Straight — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 2.97 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.90 coins (margin 0.07 coins).

4 to a Straight — vs Nothing: Discard all cards

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 3.40 coins. Next best: holding Nothing — EV 1.79 coins (margin 1.61 coins).

4 to a Straight (9TJQ/TJQK) — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 4.04 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.82 coins (margin 1.22 coins).

4 to a Straight (9TJQ/TJQK) — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 4.36 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.92 coins (margin 1.44 coins).

4 to a Straight (9TJQ/TJQK) — vs 4 to a Straight (9JQK/TJQA/TJKA/TQKA)

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight (9TJQ/TJQK) — EV 4.04 coins. Next best: holding 4 to a Straight (9JQK/TJQA/TJKA/TQKA) — EV 2.66 coins (margin 1.38 coins).

4 to a Straight (9JQK/TJQA/TJKA/TQKA) — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 4 to a Straight — EV 2.66 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.48 coins (margin 0.18 coins).

3 to a Straight (JQK) — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 3 to a Straight — EV 2.57 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.48 coins (margin 0.09 coins).

2 to a Straight (JA/QK) — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.41 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.34 coins (margin 0.07 coins).

2 to a Straight (JA/QK) — vs 2 to a Straight (QA/KA)

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight (JA/QK) — EV 2.38 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight (QA/KA) — EV 2.33 coins (margin 0.05 coins).

2 to a Straight (QA/KA) — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.37 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.36 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

2 to a Straight (JK) — equal EV vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.39 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.39 coins (margin 0.00 coins).

Both holds have the same expected value, so either is a correct play.

2 to a Straight (JK) — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.39 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.38 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

2 to a Straight (JK) — vs 2 to a Straight (QA/KA)

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight (JK) — EV 2.38 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight (QA/KA) — EV 2.33 coins (margin 0.05 coins).

2 to a Straight (JK) — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.41 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.39 coins (margin 0.02 coins).

2 to a Straight (JQ) — equal EV vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.47 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.47 coins (margin 0.00 coins).

Both holds have the same expected value, so either is a correct play.

2 to a Straight (JQ) — vs 2 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.47 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Royal Flush — EV 2.41 coins (margin 0.06 coins).

2 to a Straight (JQ) — vs 2 to a Straight (QA/KA)

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight (JQ) — EV 2.44 coins. Next best: holding 2 to a Straight (QA/KA) — EV 2.33 coins (margin 0.11 coins).

2 to a Straight (JQ) — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 2 to a Straight — EV 2.42 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 2.41 coins (margin 0.01 coins).

3 of a kind — over a made full house

Optimal hold: 3 of a kind — EV 32.31 coins. The optimal play discards a made full house (pays 30 coins).

1 high pair (J/Q/K/A) — vs 3 to a Royal Flush

Optimal hold: 1 high pair — EV 7.53 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Royal Flush — EV 7.24 coins (margin 0.29 coins).

1 pair: 2s thru 10s — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 1 pair: 2s thru 10s — EV 3.96 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 3.49 coins (margin 0.47 coins).

1 pair: 2s thru 10s — vs 4 to a Straight

Optimal hold: 1 pair: 2s thru 10s — EV 3.96 coins. Next best: holding 4 to a Straight — EV 3.72 coins (margin 0.24 coins).

1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack — vs 3 to a Straight Flush

Optimal hold: 1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack — EV 2.31 coins. Next best: holding 3 to a Straight Flush — EV 1.99 coins (margin 0.32 coins).

1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack — vs Nothing: Discard all cards

Optimal hold: 1 high card: Ace, King, Queen or Jack — EV 2.35 coins. Next best: holding Nothing — EV 1.70 coins (margin 0.65 coins).

FAQ

What's the most costly mistake to avoid in Bonus Poker 6/5?: Keeping a made straight. When you hold 4 to a Royal Flush, the correct play is to break the straight and draw — that hold is worth 91.17 coins versus just 20 for the straight.
What's the closest decision in Bonus Poker 6/5?: 2 to a Straight versus 3 to a Straight Flush — they tie exactly at 2.47 coins, so either is a correct play.
Can I practice Bonus Poker 6/5 at PerfectPLAY.vegas?: Yes — Bonus Poker 6/5 is free to play at PerfectPLAY.vegas, no account needed. Become a member to train every other variant with hand-by-hand feedback and the exact expected value on every hand.

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