Only a combination of Jacks or better cards pays out. Before playing find a good paying game. Compare the payout of different machines for Full House and Flush with one coin being bet. 9:1 for a Full house and 6:1 for a Flush is a good payout for a video poker machine. Also review the royal flush pay out. The best variant here is non-progressive game with the payout of 4000 coins for 5 coins being bet. It is wise to play with maximum number of coins being bet. In this case you have a chance of winning the top prize. Jacks or Better Video Poker Tips: I think you have come across some video poker machines in stores in airports. Never play them as they have a very low payout – 7/5. The house edge is too high here. 5 coins bets are better than lower bets. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. American Poker Bets.