Jacks or Better Video Poker is aptly named, as the minimum requirement for a winning hand is a Pair of Jacks. If you are a beginner it is the best game. To choose a good paying game check the full house and flush payouts for a single coin bet. 9:1 for a Full house and 6:1 for a Flush is a good payout for a video poker machine. 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 edge is too high here. 5 coins bets are better than lower bets. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Online Liar's Poker Hand.