Jacks or Better Video Poker is aptly named, as the minimum requirement for a winning hand is a Pair of Jacks. To choose a good paying game check the full house and flush payouts for a single coin bet. 9/6 machines give the best payout. You get paid 9:1 for a Full House and 6:1 for a Flush. The payout for Royal Flush is also of great importance. 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: Don't play the low payout 7/5 machines you'll find at airports, laundromats, or grocery stores. The house edge is too high here. Always max bet 5 coins. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Internet Chinese Poker Flush.