Jacks or Better Video Poker is aptly named, as the minimum requirement for a winning hand is a Pair of Jacks. Before playing find a good paying game. Compare the payout of different machines for Full House and Flush with one coin being bet. 9/6 machines give the best payout. You get paid 9:1 for a Full House and 6:1 for a Flush. In choosing a video poker machine Royal Flush payout also matters. 4000 coins for 5 coins being bet is a good payout for a video poker machine. Also, it is recommended that, generally speaking, you always play max coins. You should always be playing to win 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. It is better to make 5 coins bets. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Internet Draw Poker Royal Flush.