Video Poker Paytables

A familiar game name is not enough. Check the full house, flush, two-pair, quad, and royal payouts before applying a strategy.

These are the exact 9/6 paytables supported by Video Poker Mastery.

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How to read a video poker paytable

A paytable lists the credits returned for each completed five-card hand. The label 9/6 identifies a 9-credit full house and a 6-credit flush, but the remaining rows still need to match the game you are playing.

In 9/6 Jacks or Better, all four-of-a-kind hands pay 25 and two pair pays 2. In 9/6 Double Double Bonus, two pair pays 1 while quads pay from 50 to 400 depending on the rank and kicker.

Because strategy maximizes the average payout across every possible draw, changing a paytable can change the correct hold. Select the exact game before practicing or using a strategy chart.

Paytable checks that matter

  • Confirm the full house and flush rows
  • Check whether two pair pays 1 or 2
  • Read every four-of-a-kind and kicker row
  • Use strategy written for the exact paytable

Turn the guide into practice

  • Exact hold comparison
  • Tied optimal holds when they exist
  • EV lost when a hold misses
  • Another random hand immediately

Key differences at one credit

  • Jacks or Better: four of a kind 25; two pair 2
  • Double Double Bonus: four 5s through Kings 50
  • Double Double Bonus: four 2s, 3s, or 4s pays 80 or 160
  • Double Double Bonus: four aces pays 160 or 400
  • Both: full house 9; flush 6; straight 4
  • Both: royal flush 800 at the displayed max-credit rate

Common questions

What does 9/6 mean in video poker?

It means the full house pays 9 credits and the flush pays 6 credits per credit shown.

Can two games with the same name have different paytables?

Yes. Casinos and software can offer several payout schedules under the same game name, and the optimal strategy can change with the schedule.

Why does the paytable affect the correct hold?

The optimal hold is the one with the highest average payout across all possible draws, so changing any payout can change that comparison.