Super Aces Bonus is built around one massive payout: Four Aces pays 400-for-1. That's the same as the kicker bonus in Double Double Bonus, but here you get it on any Four Aces regardless of the fifth card. The full-pay version returns 99.94% — almost break-even with the house.
The Bonus Structure
| Four of a Kind | Super Aces Bonus | Jacks or Better |
|---|---|---|
| Four Aces | 400-for-1 | 25-for-1 |
| Four 2s, 3s, or 4s | 80-for-1 | 25-for-1 |
| Four 5s through Kings | 50-for-1 | 25-for-1 |
The 400-for-1 on any Four Aces is the headline feature. On a max-bet quarter machine, that's $500 every time you hit quad Aces — no kicker required. But Two Pair pays only 1-for-1, so the volatility is high.
Pay Table Comparison
| Hand | 8/5 | 8/5 v2 | 6/5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Straight Flush | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Four Aces | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Four 2s-4s | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Four 5s-Ks | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Full House | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flush | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Straight | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Three of a Kind | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Two Pair | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jacks or Better | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RTP | 99.94% | 99.94% | 97.77% |
At 99.94%, the full-pay version has a house edge of only 0.06% — one of the lowest in any video poker game. With even modest casino comps (0.1-0.2% cashback), you're playing at a positive expectation.
Hourly Cost
At $0.25 denomination, 600 hands per hour:
| Pay Table | RTP | Hourly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5 | 99.94% | $0.45 |
| 6/5 | 97.77% | $16.73 |
The full-pay version costs less than fifty cents per hour before comps. The 6/5 version costs over $16/hr — a massive penalty for a two-unit drop in the Full House payout.
Strategy Notes
Super Aces strategy prioritizes Aces even more aggressively than other bonus games. Key differences from Jacks or Better:
- Always hold a lone Ace unless you have a very strong draw (four to a Royal, four to a Straight Flush).
- A pair of Aces is extremely valuable — hold them over almost anything except a pat Straight Flush or better.
- Four 2s-4s at 80-for-1 also affects low pair strategy, making low pairs (2-4) slightly more valuable than mid pairs (5-K).
Bottom Line
Super Aces Bonus at 8/5 is one of the best values in the casino. The 400-for-1 Four Aces payout without requiring a kicker simplifies the excitement — any quad Aces is a big hit. Find the 8/5 pay table, play max coins, and enjoy a game where the house edge is nearly zero.