Five Card Stud

How to Play the Game

Note: To play Five Card Stud Poker you must have enough credits to place an ante and a bet.

Place an ante on the table.

Note: The ante amount is set by the card room. There is no ante amount when the game stakes are $0.50/$1.00.

You are dealt three cards: two pocket cards and one visible card.

The Player with the lowest card showing must bring-in the betting.

In the second round, another visible card is dealt to all Players at the table. A round of betting follows. This process continues until each Player has one pocket card and four visible cards.

After the last visible card is dealt to each, a final round of betting follows. Remaining Players display their pocket card. The highest hand wins.

Tips

Improve your chances of winning with these strategies:

Keep a close eye on the other players’ visible cards. If they are holding any card you need to complete a winning hand, you could be on a losing hand.