VIDEO POKER JACKS OR BETTER
Jacks or Better is one of the simplest video poker variations. The rules of the game are very simple and it is quite easy to play once you understand the different hand values that could make you win. As the usual video poker game involves playing to get to a good winning combination of hands, Jacks or better has the same rule to it as well. In order to get to the best winning hand you need to make certain strategic decisions to improve your luck in the game.
The main aim of the game of video poker Jacks or Better is to win on a pair of Jacks or higher. The game involves the same routine steps to be followed like the usual video poker game. Place your wagers and make a decision on which of the five cards you wish to keep or discard. The cards that are thrown away are replaced by new cards. Work this way, until you reach a perfect hand. Then you results are determined based on the outcome of your hand. Your payouts on each hand are based on the pay table that you need to take a look at before you begin the game.
Jacks or better variation also includes Full Pay Jacks or Better game where a player receives a 9 to 1 payout on a Full House and 6 to 1 on a Flush. This type of games as called 9/6 Jacks or Better games. The payout percentage for these games is 99.5%... Pretty high isn’t it? There are also 8/5 Jacks or Better games that pay approximately 99.5 % to 97.3%. Make sure you pick the proper type of Jacks or Better game to help you improve your chances of winning and lower the house edge.
Some quick tips to improve your chance at the game of Jacks or Better--- As always make sure to read the game rules, tips, strategies and paytables before you begin signing up and playing the game. It is always strategic that you enter a game having the basic knowledge of it. It is advisable that you choose to play at a 9/6 Full Pay Jacks or Better game rather that the rest. For winning video poker hands see below.
Jacks or Better winning hand:
Royal flush – your hand must consist of an Ace, king, queen, jack, 10 all cards of the same suit
Straight flush – a hand that consists of five consecutive cards of the same value
Four of a kind – a hand that consists of four cards of the same value.
Full house – this consists of three cards of the same value and two cards of another value.
Flush – all five cards of the same suit.
Straight – this consists of five consecutive cards of different suits
Three of a kind – a hand that consists of three cards of the same value
Two pair – two cards of the same value plus two other cards of another value.
Jacks or better – the lowest paying hand that consists of a pair of jacks, queens, kings, or aces.