It is not for nothing that this video poker variations is called Jacks or Better. The winning combination is any hand consisting of jacks or higher cards. To choose a good paying game check the full house and flush payouts for a single coin bet. The best pay out comes from the 9/6 machines where you will be awarded pay outs of 9 coins for a full house and 6 coins for a Flush. In choosing a video poker machine Royal Flush payout also matters. 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 advantage is too high here. It is better to make 5 coins bets. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Animated Stud Poker Tips.