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Master Jacks or Better video poker with our free calculator. Analyze any hand, calculate precise odds, and learn the optimal strategy to maximize your expected value. Whether you're practicing for the casino or learning video poker fundamentals, this tool helps you make mathematically sound decisions.
9/6 Jacks or Better
Always hold four-of-a-kind, full house, three-of-a-kind, and two pair. These made hands guarantee a payout and should never be broken up. For flush and straight draws, prioritize four-to-a-royal-flush and four-to-a-straight-flush opportunities.
High pairs (Jacks, Queens, Kings, Aces) are profitable to hold, earning 5 credits with a pair. Low pairs should only be held when no better options exist. When holding a single high card, prefer royals (10, J, Q, K, A) of the same suit for straight flush potential.
The paytable on the right shows 9/6 Jacks or Better payouts. This 99.54% return rate is among the best in casino gaming when played with optimal strategy. Remember: bet maximum coins (5) for the premium royal flush payout.
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