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The list below shows how hands are ranked in Aces and Eights. The list shows the pay rankings from the highest paying hand to the lowest paying hand in consecutive order.

Just like in Jacks or Better video poker, you only need a pair of Jacks or better to earn a payout in Aces and Eights video poker.

Aces and Eights strategy is different from other variants like Jacks or Better because Aces and Eights offers an increased payout for quad 8s, 7s, and Aces. Below is a simplified strategy for Aces and Eights video poker.

It may go without saying, but Aces and Eights strategy dictates that you should not draw more cards if you hold any of the following hands:

Draw only one card if you have the following hands:

Draw two cards if you have the following hands:

Draw three cards with the following hands:

If you have only one high card, draw four cards. It is better you draw four new cards and retain the high card. If, on the other hand, you hold two high cards, keep them and hope to draw a pair on one or both.

More so, if you not able to form any of the hands mentioned above, discard all five cards and draw five fresh ones.

A high card in Aces and Eights video poker is a Jack or higher (Jack, King, Queen, and Ace). Low cards are all those cards that are below a Jack in value. They run from 2 through to 10.

In conclusion, Aces and Eights is a simple, easy, and rewarding game to play. It’s great for moderate players looking to add a twist to their video poker gaming. However, if you are looking for something more unpredictable then you may want to try out Double Bonus video poker where you get a chance to double your wins or lose it all.