Video Poker Paytables: Identifying "Full Pay"
Unlike slot machines where the math is hidden, a video poker machine tells you exactly what its house edge is right on the screen—if you know what to look for.
Jacks or Better (JOB)
The benchmark game. You are looking for a "9/6" paytable. This means it pays 9 coins for a Full House and 6 coins for a Flush. Played perfectly, a 9/6 JOB machine returns 99.54%.
Casinos frequently downgrade this to 8/5 (97.30% return) or even 7/5 (96.15% return) at bars. Before putting money in, always check the payouts for the Full House and Flush for a 1-coin bet.