Jacks or Better Poker
Description:
The object of the game is to get any of the winning combinations of poker hands. Video Poker is a game of draw poker, in which the player is dealt 5 cards face up. The player then decides which cards to keep or “hold” and which cards to discard.
How to play:
Jacks or Better is the classic version of video poker, using a regular deck of 52 cards and no wild cards.
The minimum payout hand is a pair of Jacks, hence the name!
This game most accurately represents the odds of poker, and gives high payouts for good hands.
Playing the game:
Your deposit coins into the machine to place your wager.
The bet must be placed before you draw your cards, and can’t be changed once play starts.
After your bet, you push a button marked “Deal/Draw”, this will result in you seeing your initial hand of five cards.
Bet Max
Press the Bet Max button to play 5 coins on the hand.
Bet One
Press the Bet One button to play 1 coin on the hand.
Selected coin value
Select the coin value you wish to play with.
The Selected Coin Value being played can be changed anytime after a completed deal.
Hold
You then decide if you wish to keep any of the cards in your hand.
To hold cards push the “Hold/Cancel” button under the card(s) or click the card itself.
If in the event you change your mind and don’t wish to keep a previously held card, press the “Hold” button a second time and the hold will be canceled.
(The word “hold” appears under your held cards).
Deal/Draw
Press the Draw/Deal after a bet is placed to begin the game; or press Draw/Deal to obtain new cards for those cards not held.
Your final hand determines whether you win or lose the game.
Game Elements
Coins: displays the amount of coins currently being played.
Balance: displays the amount of money you currently have available in your casino account.
Paid: displays the amount you were paid on your last hand.
Bet Amount: displays the amount of money currently being played.
Winning Combinations
The winning combinations and payout schedules are listed on a payout table attached to the machine. (Payout Table shown)
Natural Royal
This is the highest possible hand in poker.
A Royal Flush consist of Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 of the same suit.
Straight Flush
If all five cards in a hand belong to the same suit you have a Flush (for example 4 of Spades, 5 of Spades, 7 of Spades, Queen of Spades and Ace of Spades), pays 5 to 6 times your stake.