Video poker is one of the few casino games where a fixed, memorizable strategy can push the theoretical return above 99%, and in rare full-pay variants, even past 100%. That makes it one of the best-value games on the floor for players willing to learn it.
How It Works
Jacks or Better, the most common variant, deals five cards and lets you hold or discard before a final draw. Payouts scale with hand strength, from a pair of jacks up to a royal flush.
Why Pay Tables Matter
Not all video poker machines are equal. A “9/6 Jacks or Better” machine (paying 9x bet for a full house and 6x for a flush) returns about 99.5% with perfect strategy, while a “6/5” version of the same game drops well below 97%. Always check the pay table before you play.
Getting Started
Free strategy charts for every common variant are widely available and worth memorizing before you play for real money at any NJ online casino. Unlike slots, video poker rewards skill and study.
