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. If you are a beginner it is the best game. 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. 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. It is better to make maximum bets all the time. With maximum bets you have a chance of winning a lot. 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. Computer Poker Bets.