It is not for nothing that this video poker variations is called Jacks or Better. The winning combination is any hand consisting of jacks or higher cards. To choose a good paying game check the full house and flush payouts for a single coin bet. 9/6 machines give the best payout. You get paid 9:1 for a Full House and 6:1 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. 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 odds are just too high. 5 coins bets are better than lower bets. Never keep a "kicker"-an extra high card along with a pair. Online Poker Bets.