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Jacks or Better: Video Poker: Game Rules & Strategy

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Jacks or Better video poker is offered at 16 of the 16 online casino software vendors surveyed for this article. The online casino software vendors that deal Jacks or Better video poker (single-hand, $0.25) are Microgaming Casino (MGS), Realtime Gaming (RTG), Parlay Entertainment (Parlay), Rival Gaming (Rival), Playtech (PT), Top Game (Top), Bingo Entertainment Network (BEN), Vegas Technology (VT), Grand Virtual (GV), NetEnt (NetEnt), B3W Group (B3W), Boss Media (Boss), Wager21 (W21), Playsafe Casino and Poker (Playsafe), WagerLogic (WL), Bodog Casino (Bodog).

Paytables for Jacks or Better video poker by software vendor
MGSRTGParlayRivalPTTopBENVTGVNetEntB3WBossW21PlaysafeWLBodog
Royal Flush4000400040004000400040004000400040004000300040005000400040004000
Straight Flush250250250250250250250250250200250250250250200250
4 of a Kind125125125125125125125125125100125125100125100125
Full House45304045454545454545454535454545
Flush30252530303030303030303025303030
Straight20202020202020202020202020202020
3 of a Kind15151515151515151515151515151515
2 Pair10101010101010101010101010101010
Jacks or Better5555555555555555
House Edge (%)0.465.012.710.460.460.460.460.460.461.750.910.464.520.461.750.46

Assuming that you play max coins (5) and optimal strategy for Jacks or Better video poker, the lowest house edge for Jacks or Better video poker can easily be determined from the table above.

OK -- so now that you know the software vendor to use, how do you know which online casino to choose? At The Online Casino Gambling Directory, all online gambling sites are assigned a star rating from 5 (high) to low (1). The table below gives the top-rated online casino sites for each vendor that offers Jacks or Better video poker.

Software VendorHouse edge (%) on
Jacks or Better video poker		Top-rated Sites
Microgaming Casino0.46This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. 777 Dragon Casino
This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. All Jackpots Casino
This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. All Slots Casino
Realtime Gaming5.01This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Intertops RED Casino
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Cirrus Casino
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Cool Cat
Parlay Entertainment2.71This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Bingo Knights
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. 123 Bingo Online
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Bingo Flash
Rival Gaming0.46This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. BetUS Casino
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from only 49 states. Barred states are: KY. Cocoa Casino
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from only 49 states. Barred states are: KY. Tropica Casino
Playtech0.46This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Mansion Casino
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Crown Europe Casino
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. City Club Casino
Top Game0.46This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. US-Blackjack.com
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from only 49 states. Barred states are: KY. Winward Casino
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from only 49 states. Barred states are: KY. Rich Casino
Bingo Entertainment Network0.46This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Bingo MEGA
This is a 2 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Mainstreet Bingo
This is a 2 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Bingo Plex
Vegas Technology0.46This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site has not published a policy regarding US players, or it has a non-standard policy. Slots Galore
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site has not published a policy regarding US players, or it has a non-standard policy. Caribbean Gold Casino
This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site has not published a policy regarding US players, or it has a non-standard policy. English Harbour Casino
Grand Virtual0.46This is a 4 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Casino Lux
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Casino Glamour
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Casino Treasure
NetEnt1.75This is a 2 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Tower Casino
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Betsson Casino
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Cherry Casino
B3W Group0.91This is a 5 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Yachting Casino
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Royal Flamingo Casino
This is a 2 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. First Royal Casino
Boss Media0.46This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. CelebPoker
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Jackpot Palace Casino
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Metro Casino
Wager214.52This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site has not published a policy regarding US players, or it has a non-standard policy. Gold Betting
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site has not published a policy regarding US players, or it has a non-standard policy. Grand Casino Royale
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site has not published a policy regarding US players, or it has a non-standard policy. Players Vegas
Playsafe Casino and Poker0.46This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Sci-Fi Casino
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Breakaway Casino
This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Action Poker
WagerLogic1.75This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. InterCasino
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. Playboy Gaming
This is a 1 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site does not accept US players. VIP Casino
Bodog Casino0.46This is a 3 star site. Click to read more about star ratings. This site accepts US players from all 50 states. Bodog Casino

Some final advice -- read up a bit before playing for real money. The Wizard of Odds is a great place to start, and the books below may be helpful as well. Next, practice, practice, practice! Then, win, win win! :)

(If you like all kinds of video poker and not just Jacks or Better video poker, you may be interested in my analysis of other video poker variations: Aces and Eights, Aces and Faces, All American, Bonus Deuces Wild, Bonus Poker, Bonus Poker Deluxe, Deuces and Joker, Deuces Wild, Double Bonus, Double Double Bonus, Double Joker, Joker Poker, Tens or Better.)

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