In Jacks or Better video poker, you get paid for hands that contain a pair of Jacks or any higher combinations (this game is also known as Aces and Faces, because the face cards and higher yield the payoffs). When playing Jacks or Better, in general you should hold any paying combination you have, and also, if possible, to hold the face cards of your starting hand for a chance to hit a pair of Jacks or Better after replacing the cards.

You can play Jacks or Better with coins starting at 5 cent and up to $100, depending on your player level. You can bet from one coin per hand to the max bet of 5 coins.

The game also have a mini game where you have a chance to double your winnings. To play this game, click on DOUBLE when the button is activated.


How to Play Jacks or Better

Pick the coin you want to use by clicking the – or + buttons. You can change coins between rounds if you like.

Now choose how many coins you want to wager in the next round, by clicking BET ONE or BET MAX.
Click DEAL
A Hold banner will automatically appear on your Face cards. To hold any other cards click the HOLD button beneath them. To cancel the hold, click the button again.
Click DRAW to replace the cards you’re discarding.

Jacks or Better Payout Table on Max Bet

Royal Flush	4000
Straight Flush	250
4 of a Kind	125
Full House	45
Flush	30
Straight	20
3 of a Kind	15
2 Pairs	10
Jacks or Better	5

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