Poker Tips and Strategy

In Jacks or better, a pair of Jacks or better pays even money. Hold on to the two off-suited face cards for the best chance of a winner.

When most people draw a pair of face cards and three other face cards of the same suit, they are tempted to go for the Royal Flush. It's best to resist the temptation. Realistically, the odds are astronomical.

The chances of getting one of the cards you need are about 23-1. The chances of catching the second card are 46-1. So, that equates to roughly 1,000-1 odds for an 800-1 payoff. You'll still have a chance for the Full House or Four of a Kind if you keep the high pair.

If you get four cards that make a Royal Flush, keep them all.

In any case, good luck and play smart. Our recommendation is to download and play for fun to get a feel for it. Many casinos now allow unlimited free play. So, you can get your feet wet first.

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