Jacks or Better Video Poker is aptly named, as the minimum requirement for a winning hand is a Pair of Jacks. The payout for Full house and Flush with a single coin being bet can help you to choose the best paying game. 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. The best variant here is non-progressive game with the payout of 4000 coins for 5 coins being bet. It is wise to play with maximum number of coins being bet. 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 odds are just too high. Always max bet 5 coins. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Internet Poker Odds.