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. Instead of cards you decide to throw away you will get the same number of new cards from the deck. The objective is to complete the game with the strongest hand, with the minimum winning hand being a Pair of Tens or Better. Tens or Better originates from Jacks or Better. As in any video poker game you have several betting options available. Computer Poker Deck.