Jacks or Better Video Poker is aptly named, as the minimum requirement for a winning hand is a Pair of Jacks. If you are a beginner it is the best game. Before playing find a good paying game. Compare the payout of different machines for Full House and Flush with one coin being 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. Also review the royal flush pay out. 4000 coins for 5 coins being bet is a good payout for a video poker machine. 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. Always max bet 5 coins. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Computer First Nations Poker Flush.