10JQKAROYALVideo Poker
Intermediate

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10JQKAROYAL
10JQKAROYAL

Video Poker

Quick Stats

Expected Edge

100.17% RTP (full pay)

Bankroll Required

High ($2,000-4,000)

Time to Learn

3-4 weeks

Additional Metrics

theoretical Return
100.17%
variance
32.8
hands Per Hour
600-800

Overview

A high-variance video poker game that pays premium bonuses for four of a kind hands. Full pay version (10/7) offers positive expectation.

Strategy

Strategy differs significantly from Jacks or Better. Prefer four-card royal flushes more aggressively. Break low pairs for four-card straight flush draws. The bonus payouts for quads change optimal playing strategy.

What to Look For

  • 10/7 pay table (full pay version)
  • Look for 10 coins for full house, 7 for flush
  • High-limit rooms often have better pay tables
  • Casinos with strong player rewards programs

Risks & Considerations

  • Extremely high variance (32.8)
  • Long dry spells between four-of-a-kind hits
  • Requires larger bankroll than other VP games
  • Very rare to find full pay tables

Pro Tip

Always start with proper bankroll management. Even with an edge, variance can be brutal. Never risk more than 1-2% of your total bankroll on a single session, and ensure you have at least 20-30 buy-ins for your chosen stakes.

Video Poker Pay Tables

Compare pay tables and RTP percentages for optimal play

RTP = Return to Player percentage with optimal strategy. Higher is better! Look for 9/6 Full Pay (99.54%).

9/6 Full Pay

Uncommon

EXCELLENT
99.54%
RTP
royal Flush
800
straight Flush
50
four Of Kind
25
full House
9
flush
6
straight
4
three Of Kind
3
two Pair
2
jacks Or Better
1
Variance
19.51
Std Dev
4.42
Volatility
Low
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AVOID
97.35%
RTP
royal Flush
800
straight Flush
50
four Of Kind
25
full House
8
flush
5
straight
4
three Of Kind
3
two Pair
2
jacks Or Better
1
Variance
19.51

Hand Frequencies (Optimal Play)

HandFrequencyPer 1000 HandsPercentage
royal Flush1 in 40,6010.0250.0025%
straight Flush1 in 9,1480.1090.011%
four Of Kind1 in 4232.3640.236%
full House1 in 86.8611.511.151%
flush1 in 90.7911.011.101%
straight1 in 89.0511.231.123%
three Of Kind1 in 13.5747.4%
two Pair1 in 812512.5%
jacks Or Better1 in 4.6217.421.74%

Pro Tips

  • • Always look for 9/6 machines (9 coins for full house, 6 for flush)
  • • Never play 6/5 or 8/5 - the house edge is too high
  • • Royal flush hits about once every 40,000 hands - be patient!
  • • Use optimal strategy - every mistake costs you money
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