Peter T. Unfortunately, Peter, you won't encounter my favorite video poker machine in your gaming jurisdiction, Missouri. They are even difficult to find here in Nevada. But when you do, you are playing on one of the best video poker machines available. Mavis K. A kicker is a single card held with a pair. When playing kitchen table poker it is okay to hold a kicker in certain scenarios but never in video poker.
Kickers add absolutely no value to a video poker hand.
You also don't win if the shooter throws a natural 11. It too becomes the point. Ho-hum games or wagers won't cut it here, Pete.