Only a combination of Jacks or better cards pays out. The payout for Full house and Flush with a single coin being bet can help you to choose the best paying game. 9:1 for a Full house and 6:1 for a Flush is a good payout for a video poker machine. The payout for Royal Flush is also of great importance. The best variant here is non-progressive game with the payout of 4000 coins for 5 coins being bet. Also, it is recommended that, generally speaking, you always play max coins. 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 odds are just too high. Always max bet 5 coins. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Animated Draw Poker Tips.