Video poker jackpot — is 99.54% RTP actually achievable?

[RouletteRebecca]

9/6 Jacks or Better full-pay video poker has theoretical RTP of 99.54% with perfect strategy. The catch: 99.54% assumes you make optimal hold/discard decisions every hand. Most casual video poker players play closer to 98-98.5% effective RTP due to small strategy errors.

For the math to work, you need to memorize the strategy chart (or use one open beside you) and play patiently. Not a game for tempo players.

[FionaSlotsFan]

Confirming. I played video poker for 6 months trying to optimize. My effective RTP was ~98.2% by my logs. The 1.3% gap from optimal is small per hand but adds up.

MadCasino's NetEnt Jacks or Better runs at the advertised 99.5% on optimal play. Verified across roughly 800 hands. The catch is wagering contribution — video poker counts 10% on most welcome bonuses, which kills the value.