Tens or Better is one of the video poker variations, which is played between the player and the dealer. You get five cards. You can hold all of them or you can discard them. The cards you discard are replaced with new ones from the deck. The objective is to complete the game with the strongest hand, with the minimum winning hand being a Pair of Tens or Better. Tens or Better originates from Jacks or Better. You can choose one of available betting options. You also have the choice of making a 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, or 5x (5x being the max bet) bet per hand. Multi-Hand Jackpot Poker Player.