Jacks or Better
The Classic Video Poker Experience
Master the most popular video poker variant with Jacks or Better, where strategy meets excitement in perfect harmony. This digital poker experience combines the best elements of traditional poker with the fast-paced action of slots. Make strategic decisions about which cards to hold and which to discard as you aim for winning poker hands. With perfect play, you can achieve over 99% return-to-player, making this one of the best odds games in the casino. From high pairs to royal flushes, every hand brings the potential for substantial payouts!
🃏 How to Play
Master the fundamentals of video poker:
- Insert coins and press DEAL for 5 cards
- Choose which cards to HOLD or DISCARD
- Press DRAW to replace discarded cards
- Final hand determines your payout
- Minimum winning hand: Pair of Jacks
- Higher hands = bigger payouts
- Max bet for royal flush jackpot
- Play multiple hands for more action
🏆 Winning Hands
Know your poker hands and their payouts:
- Royal Flush (A♠K♠Q♠J♠10♠) - 800:1 (max bet)
- Straight Flush (5♥4♥3♥2♥A♥) - 50:1
- Four of a Kind (K♠K♥K♦K♣) - 25:1
- Full House (8♠8♥8♦3♣3♠) - 9:1
- Flush (A♠J♠9♠5♠2♠) - 6:1
- Straight (10♥J♠Q♦K♣A♥) - 4:1
- Three of a Kind (7♠7♥7♦) - 3:1
- Two Pair (A♠A♦5♥5♣) - 2:1
- Jacks or Better (J♠J♥) - 1:1
🎯 Basic Strategy
Optimal play for maximum returns:
- Always hold a royal flush or straight flush
- Hold four cards to a royal flush
- Hold three of a kind, full house, four of a kind
- Hold four cards to a straight flush
- Hold two pair, but break for four to royal
- Hold high pair (Jacks or better)
- Hold four cards to a flush
- Hold three cards to a royal flush
💰 Pro Tips
Advanced strategies for serious players:
- Always play maximum coins for royal flush bonus
- Never hold a kicker with a pair
- Break low pairs for four-card royal draws
- Hold suited 10-J over unsuited J-Q
- Practice on free games first
- Manage bankroll for extended play
- Learn full basic strategy charts
- Look for full-pay machines (9/6 Jacks)