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Jacks or Better Video Poker Strategy

The strategy that we suggest for Jacks or Better Video Poker at WannaBet Casino is based on the fact that the payout for the Royal Flush is so much greater than the payouts for other hands. The strategy that is most frequently employed is to attempt to complete any potential Royal Flush. At times you might be tempted to consider breaking up hands that are very strong, (such as a Straight or a Flush) in an attempt to go for the big payout.

If you choose to go for a Royal Flush rather than being conservative and keeping a winning hand, we have suggested some common strategies. Should you want to play more aggressively, follow the table below to hit a Royal Flush.

Common Strategies for Jacks or Better:

If You Have: Suggested Strategy:
4 Cards to a Royal Flush Keep the 4 cards to a Royal Flush and discard the fifth, even if this means breaking up a complete Straight or Flush.
3 Cards to a Royal Flush If the hand contains a Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House or 3 of a Kind, keep the winning combination. Otherwise, hold the 3 cards to the Royal Flush and draw 2 new ones.
2 Cards to a Royal Flush Keep any winning hands. Keep any pairs, even if they are too low to payout. Hold 4 cards to a Flush or Straight.
2 Cards to a Royal Flush Keep these in preference to single high cards or 3 cards to a Flush or Straight.
4 Cards to a Straight Flush Keep any complete Flush or Straight, otherwise go for the Straight Flush.
3 Cards to a Straight Flush Keep any winning combination or a low pair, otherwise discard the other 2 cards and draw 2 new ones.
2 Cards to a Straight Flush Keep any winning combination or a low pair, otherwise discard the other 3 cards and draw 3 new ones.
4 Cards to a Flush If you have a high pair keep it, otherwise discard the 5th card and draw a new one.
3 Cards to a Flush Keep any 3 of a kind, 2 pairs or any pair, otherwise hold these 3 cards and draw 2 new ones.
2 Cards to a Flush Keep any pair or winning combination, otherwise hold the 2 cards and draw 3 new ones.
3 or a Kind Keep it and draw 2 new cards for a Full House or 4 of a Kind.
2 Pair Keep them unless you have 3 cards to a Royal Flush or Straight Flush.
High Pair Keep it unless you have 4 to a Royal Flush or Straight Flush.
Low Pair Keep them if you have nothing higher, or discard if you have more than 3 to a Royal Flush or Straight Flush.
High Cards Retain them and attempt to form a high pair.
All Others Consider discarding the entire hand and draw 5 new cards.

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