Only a combination of Jacks or better cards pays out. 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. 4000 coins for 5 coins being bet is a good payout for a video poker machine. It is better to make maximum bets all the time. You should always be playing to win 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 Liar's Poker Bets.