Video Poker (Jacks or Better & Co.)
Solo against the machine — with clear RTP and optimal strategy.
Video Poker is 5-card draw against a machine. You get five cards, hold any, exchange the rest. Payouts come from a fixed table. With correct strategy, video poker offers one of the highest RTPs of any casino game.
Rules
- Draw five cards
- Hold any, exchange the rest
- Payout per fixed pay table
- Common variants: Jacks or Better, Deuces Wild, Joker Poker, Bonus Poker
How to play
- Check the pay table (e.g. 9/6 Jacks or Better)
- Pick stake — usually 5 coins for the royal flush bonus
- Evaluate hand and pick holds
- Receive payout
Tips & Strategy
- Learn the optimal hold strategy for the specific variant
- Always bet max coins for the royal flush bonus
- Only play 9/6 Jacks or Better or better tables
Common mistakes
- Playing 8/5 instead of 9/6 (RTP ~97% vs 99.5%)
- Giving up royal draws for small made hands
- Betting less than max coins
Odds & Probability
9/6 Jacks or Better RTP
99.54%
Full-Pay Deuces Wild RTP
100.76%
Royal flush probability
1 in ~40,000
Video Poker is one of the few casino games where with correct strategy and the right pay table you can get RTP over 99% — sometimes even over 100%.
FAQ
＋What does '9/6' mean?
9-to-1 payout for full house and 6-to-1 for flush — the best widely-available Jacks or Better table.
＋Do I need a strategy chart?
Yes. Each variant has its own hold table to follow.