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How to Beat Video Poker — Pay tables Matter

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Master video poker with expert strategies: choose wisely, find high-return paytables, bet max for jackpots, and use bonuses to win more.

How to Beat Video Poker

2. Pay tables Matter

A video poker pay table showing payouts for 1 to 5 coins across hand rankings like Five Wilds, Royal Flush and Three of a

Don't settle for a random paytable as different paytables have different returns. Video poker allows you to see the anticipated return in advance. Do some research and go for a machine with the highest possible return percentage, making you more money when you win.

For every win, the house takes a percentage of the total reward. You get a higher take-home amount when you choose your paytable wisely.  In Jacks or Better, a 9/6 or greater pay chart will give you a reasonable return with each win. It only takes a little strategy to transform an average win into a more profitable win.

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