Tens or Better is one of the video poker variations, which is played between the player and the dealer. You get five cards. You can hold all of them or you can discard them. The cards you discard are replaced with new ones from the deck. If you have a hand which is stronger than that of the dealer you win. Be aware that the lowest winning hand is a Pair of Tens. Tens or Better Video Poker is based on the game of Jacks or Better, which is the basis for all video poker variations. In Tens or Better Video Poker, you have many coin sizes to pick from, including Twenty Five Cents, Fifty Cents, One Dollar and Five Dollars. You can also choose the number of coins you want to bet per hand. Animated Poker Game Hold.