In Jacks or Better, your objective is to get a pair of jacks or better and to get the best possible final hand to give you the best
possible payout.
Basic Strategy Card for Jacks or Better Video Poker
Your Hand (first 5 cards):
Cards Held:
Cards to Draw:
Royal Flush
5
0
Straight Flush
5
0
Four of a Kind
5
0
Full House
5
0
Flush
5
0
Straight
5
0
Four to a Royal Flush
4
1
Four to a Straight Flush
4
1
Four to a Flush
4
1
Four to a Straight
4
1
Two Pair
4
1
Three of a Kind
3
2
Three to a Royal Flush
3
2
Three to a Straight Flush
3
2
High Pair (Jacks or Better)
2
3
Low Pair
2
3
Two to a Royal
2
3
Two High Cards
2
3
One High Card
1
4
Nearly Nothing Hand
0
5
Jacks or Better Video Poker Hand Rankings:
Hand:
Description:
Royal Flush
A hand with A, K, Q, J and 10 all of the same suite
Straight Flush
A hand with all five cards in sequence and of the same suit
Four of a Kind
A hand with four cards of the same rank
Full House
A hand with three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank
Flush
A hand with all five cards in the same suit but not all in a sequence
Straight
A hand with all five cards in sequence but not all in one suit
Three of a Kind
A hand with three cards of the same rank
Two Pair
A hand with two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank
Pair of Jacks or Better
A hand with two cards of the same rank
Quick Tips:
Play the maximum coins per game, as the payout for five coins played is far greater than five times the payout for only
one coin.
Never hold a high card (kicker card) along with a pair.
Video Poker Dictionary:
deal or draw - the second round of cards dealt face card - King, Queen and Jack kicker - a high card that is had been held with a pair press - to increase the amount being wagered after a win usually by the original amount
Video Poker History
Video Poker machines first appeared in Las Vegas in the mid 1970's. The payouts were originally low but were later increased and caused players to notice the machines. Popularity grew and currently some slot machines are being moved out of the casino floor and are being replaced with video poker machines.
Modern Day Video Poker
Today you can play video poker games at internet casinos. The graphics are great and there is not much of a difference between video poker machines at a casino and online video poker at an internet casino.
Jacks or Better Video Poker Payout Table
Hand:
1 Coin:
2 Coins:
3 Coins:
4 Coins:
5 Coins:
Royal Flush
250
500
750
1000
4000
Straight Flush
50
100
150
200
250
Four of a Kind
25
50
75
100
125
Full House
9
18
27
36
45
Flush
6
12
18
24
36
Straight
4
8
12
16
20
Three of a Kind
3
6
9
12
15
Two Pair
2
4
6
8
10
Pair of Jacks or Better
1
2
3
4
5
(The above payout table is used at most online casinos)
