Caribbean Stud Poker How to Play
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Caribbean Stud Poker: How to Play
Caribbean Stud Poker is becoming increasingly popular, rivaling its more famous cousin, Texas Hold'em. It's easier to learn, offering a fun and engaging experience whether you play in a land-based or online casino.
What is Caribbean Stud?
Unlike traditional poker where players compete against each other, Caribbean Stud pits you against the dealer. Your goal is to form a better poker hand than the dealer's. This game belongs to the same family as Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride, and Three Card Poker, and requires a basic understanding of traditional poker hand rankings.
How to Play Caribbean Stud:
1. Placing the Ante: Start by placing an ante bet that matches the table minimum. You also have the option to place a side bet for a progressive jackpot.
2. Dealing the Cards: The dealer gives each player five face-down cards. The dealer receives four face-down cards and one face-up card.
3. Decide to Fold or Call: After reviewing your hand, decide whether to fold or place a call bet, which is double the ante.
4. Dealer's Qualification: The dealer reveals their hand. They must have at least an ace and a king to qualify. If not, you receive your ante back, and the call bet is a push.
5. Comparing Hands: If the dealer qualifies, hands are compared. If the dealer's hand is better, you lose both the ante and call bets. If your hand is better, you win even money on the ante and payouts on the call bet based on a paytable, which can differ by casino. Common payouts include 50:1 for a straight flush and 20:1 for four of a kind.
6. Tie: If your hand ties with the dealer's, both bets push.
Progressive Jackpot
A key attraction of Caribbean Stud Poker is the $1 side bet for a chance to win a progressive jackpot. To qualify, you need a flush or better; a flush earns a $50 bonus. The jackpot, which resets at $10,000, requires a royal flush, although the odds are about 650,000 to 1. This makes it a tempting, though statistically unlikely, prospect.
Caribbean Stud Poker combines ease of play with the thrill of a potential big win, making it a favored choice for casual and seasoned gamblers alike.
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