If you have always thought of trying your hand at Poker, but have not known where to start, a good place to begin within the online casino community is Jacks or Better. With a simple set of rules, and an easy to view layout, it is no surprise that this game is a favourite amongst new and existing Poker connoisseurs alike. So, what is Jacks or Better?
Read on to find out.
How to play
When you enter the game online, the first thing you need to do is set your bet value. This represents your ‘chip’ value. You can enter five chips per game, so only set your value to what you are willing to potentially lose.
Once your value has been set, click ‘Deal’ to begin your game and be dealt your hand. It is then up to you to view your hand and see if you have a winning combination.
Winning hands
A game consisting of playing cards dealt at five at a time, the aim of the game is to match as many as possible and to hold the winning hand combination. With a high payout percentage, the odds really are swaying in your favour, helping you to potentially boost your bankroll.
There are just a few hands that can be classed as a winner when you play Jacks or Better, all with different valuations and card formations. So, let’s find out what these are and how you could play the perfect hand.
Jacks or Better
The easier hand to hold. Within this combination, you will need only one pair of Jacks or higher.
Max payout = 5 credits.
Two Pairs
A hand containing two pairs of two of the same value. For example, the 2 of Clubs and the 2 of Spades, plus 10 of Hearts and the 10 of Clubs.
Max payout = 10 credits.
Three of a Kind
When your hand contains three cards of the same value. For example, three 10s.
Max payout = 15 credits.
Straight
When all five cards form a consecutive sequence, yet do not belong in the same suit. For example, 6 of Spades, 7 of Hearts, 8 of Diamonds, 9 of Diamonds and 10 of Clubs.
Max payout = 20 credits.
Flush
All five cards are from the same suit, but not in consecutive order. For example, Ace of Hearts, Queen of Hearts, 10 of Hearts, 5 of Hearts, 3 of Hearts.
Max payout = 30 credits.
Full House
A hand that contains one pair and three of a kind. For example, 2 of Hearts and the 2 of Spades, 5 of Hearts, 5 of Spades, 5 of Diamonds.
Max payout = 45 credits.
Four of a Kind
Just like three of a kind, this time your hand contains four of the same value and one random. For example, 4 of all suits and a 9 of Clubs.
Max payout = 125 credits.
Straight Flush
Just like a Straight, but this time the cards are in consecutive order. For example, 2 of Hearts, 3 of Hearts, 4 of Hearts, 5 of Hearts and 6 of Hearts.
Max payout = 250 credits.
Royal Flush
The hand everyone wants to collect, a Royal Flush consists of all top tier playing cards, in order, but do not require to be within the same suit. For example, 10 of Diamonds, Jack of Spades, Queen of Hearts, King of Spades and an Ace of Clubs.
Max payout = 4000 credits.
David Prior
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