SmartHold teaches optimal video poker hold — for beginners starting from zero and advanced players closing the last gap to perfect play. Every hand comes with a plain-English reason and a mnemonic, so you learn to recognize the right hold instead of memorizing a table.
THREE WAYS TO TRAIN
• LEARN — every hold is graded against exact computed strategy, with the EV difference and why the best play wins. Misses go straight into your review queue.
• PRACTICE — realistic gameplay with no feedback. Play a bankroll, track your RTP.
• ANALYZE — enter any five cards, see the best hold and why. Add it to review to drill later.
BUILT TO MAKE IT STICK
• A plain-English reason and memory hook for every best play, not just a verdict
• Spaced-repetition review that resurfaces exactly the hands you get wrong — drill your weak spots instead of replaying hands you already know
• A written strategy guide for every game
• Per-game leaderboards for longest perfect-hold streak
NINE GAMES
• Jacks or Better
• Bonus Poker
• Bonus Deluxe
• Double Bonus
• Double Double Bonus
• Triple Double Bonus
• Joker Poker
• Deuces Wild
• Deuces Wild Bonus Poker
Custom pay tables let you match strategy to the exact machine you play.
PLAY YOUR WAY
No account required — progress saves on your device. Optional free sign-in syncs stats, review queue, and settings across devices.
WHAT'S PAID
Jacks or Better and Bonus Poker are free, with the full trainer, analyzer, review deck, stats, and strategy guides around them. Other games, custom pay tables, and extra Practice credits are optional in-app purchases, or unlock everything with All-Access.
SmartHold is an educational training simulator for adults (18+), not a gambling app: no real-money wagering, and Practice credits have no real-world value and cannot be cashed out.
Learn the perfect video poker hold with instant, exact-strategy feedback