Tens or Better is a video poker variation. It is played between the player and the dealer only. You are dealt five cards in the first hand, and offered the option with that first hand, to choose which cards you want to hold and which you would like to discard. The cards you discard are replaced with new ones from the deck. To win you have to form the strongest hand. Remember that the lowest winning hand is a Pair of 10 or better. Tens or Better originates from Jacks or Better. You can choose one of available betting options. You also have the choice of making a 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x (5x being the max bet) bet per hand. Internet Chinese Poker Hand.