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5-Card Stud

Description:

5 Card Stud Poker is one of the oldest variants of poker, known for its straightforward and strategic gameplay. Unlike other popular poker variants, 5 Card Stud does not include community cards, and players are dealt a mix of face-up and face-down cards throughout the game.

Game Setup

The game is typically played with a standard 52-card deck and can accommodate 2 to 8 players. Each player antes (places a small bet) to begin the hand.

Dealing the Cards

The dealer gives each player one card face down (the hole card) and one card face up. The player with the lowest face-up card must make a forced bet, known as the "bring-in" bet.

Betting Rounds

There are five betting rounds in 5 Card Stud, with cards dealt as follows:

Showdown

After the final betting round, if more than one player remains, there is a showdown. Players reveal their hands, and the best five-card hand wins the pot. Standard poker hand rankings apply.

Hand Rankings

The hand rankings in 5 Card Stud are the same as in traditional poker:

Strategies

5 Card Stud requires a strategic approach and keen observation of opponents' face-up cards:


Game Type: Stud Style

Split Game: No

Cards Dealt: 5

Max Players: 8

Best Possible Hand(s):


Good Hands for This Game:
Straight


Flush


Full House


Four of a Kind


Straight Flush