Jacks or Better Video Poker is aptly named, as the minimum requirement for a winning hand is a Pair of Jacks. This is the best video poker game for beginners and seasoned players alike. 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. 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. With maximum bets you have a chance of winning a lot. 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. Multi-Hand Draw Poker Bets.