Part I: Games & Gaming · Slot Machines & Electronic Gaming

Full Pay

Video Poker

A video poker pay table offering the maximum RTP for a given game variant. Full-pay Jacks or Better (9/6) returns 99.54% with optimal play. Full-pay Deuces Wild returns over 100.7%. Full-pay Double Bonus Poker (10/7) returns 100.17%. Full-pay machines are used strategically by casinos as player acquisition tools, loss leaders to attract knowledgeable gamblers, or loyalty rewards for high-tier players. The availability of full-pay video poker is a significant factor in casino selection for advantage players. Operations should carefully manage the placement and denomination of full-pay machines to balance marketing value against revenue impact.

In practice

Full-pay machines are increasingly rare as casinos have recognized the revenue impact of skilled play. Many casinos have transitioned to 8/5 or 7/5 Jacks or Better, which increases hold by 2-3%.

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