It is not for nothing that this video poker variations is called Jacks or Better. The winning combination is any hand consisting of jacks or higher cards. 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. Ideally look for a non-progressive game that pays out a minimum of 4,000 coins for a royal flush when you are betting 5 coins. It is better to make maximum bets all the time. In this case you have a chance of winning 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 advantage is too high here. Always max bet 5 coins. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Internet Poker Game Maximum Bet.