Tens or Better is a video poker variation. It is played between the player and the dealer only. You receive five cards and you have to decide which of these cards you want to hold and which to discard. Instead of cards you decide to throw away you will get the same number of new cards 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. The basis of Tens or Better is a video poker game Jacks or Better. As in any video poker game you have several betting options available. You also have the choice of making a 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x (5x being the max bet) bet per hand. Internet Stud Poker Discard.