Video Poker
Jacks or Better is a popular video poker game where the lowest winning hand is a pair of jacks. It's a straightforward game where players aim to get the best possible five-card poker hand after discarding and drawing new cards. The game is widely available in both online and land-based casinos and is a good option for beginners due to its simple rules.
How to Play: Deal: Players are dealt five cards. Hold/Discard: Players choose which cards to keep and which to discard to improve their hand. Draw: New cards are dealt to replace the discarded ones. Hand Evaluation: The final hand is evaluated based on the paytable. The lowest winning hand is a pair of jacks.
Winning Hands:
- A pair of jacks, queens, kings, or aces.
- Two pairs.
- Three of a kind.
- Straight (five consecutive cards, regardless of suit).
- Flush (five cards of the same suit).
- Full house (three of a kind and a pair).
- Four of a kind.
- Straight flush (five consecutive cards of the same suit).
- Royal flush (Ace, King, Queen, Jack, Ten of the same suit).
