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Super Stud

Description:

Super Stud Poker is an exciting variation of traditional Seven-Card Stud Poker. This game incorporates additional rules and options that add strategic depth and excitement, making it a favorite among poker enthusiasts.

Objective

The objective of Super Stud Poker is to win the pot by having the best five-card poker hand. Players are dealt seven cards throughout the game and must use five of them to create the highest-ranking hand possible.

Game Setup

1. Each player antes a small amount to form the initial pot.
2. Each player is dealt 4 hole cards face down and one card face up (the door card). Each player must discard 2 of their hole cards before third street! Otherwise, their hand will be considered dead

Betting Rounds

Third Street

Each player is dealt one more card face up (third street). The player with the lowest face-up card must make a forced bet (bring-in). Players can then call, raise, or fold. Betting proceeds clockwise.

Fourth Street

Each player is dealt another face-up card (fourth street). A round of betting follows, starting with the player with the highest visible hand.

Fifth Street

Each player is dealt another face-up card (fifth street). Another round of betting follows.

Sixth Street

Each player is dealt another face-up card (sixth street). Another round of betting follows.

Seventh Street (River)

Each player is dealt a final card face down (seventh street or the river). A final round of betting follows.

The Showdown

After the final betting round, remaining players reveal their hole cards. The player with the best five-card hand wins the pot.

Hand Rankings

• Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit.
• Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
• Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank.
• Full House: Three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
• Flush: Five cards of the same suit, not in sequence.
• Straight: Five consecutive cards of any suit.
• Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.
• Two Pair: Two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
• One Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
• High Card: The highest card in the hand if no other hand is made.

Special Rules for Super Stud Poker

• Wild Cards: Before the game starts, players can agree to designate certain cards as wild (e.g., deuces or one-eyed jacks). Wild cards can be used as any card the player chooses to complete their hand.
• Bonus Hands: The game can include special bonus payouts for achieving specific hands, such as a royal flush or four of a kind.
• Split Pot: If agreed upon before the game, the pot can be split between the best high hand and the best low hand (following the "eight or better" rule for low hands).

Tips for Playing

• Pay attention to the face-up cards of your opponents to gauge their potential hands and adjust your strategy accordingly.
• Utilize wild cards strategically if they are part of the game to improve your hand.
• Remember to consider the possibility of a split pot if the game includes high/low rules, and adjust your strategy to compete for both.
• Manage your bankroll effectively, as multiple betting rounds can lead to larger pots and increased competition.

Game Type: Stud Style

Split Game: Can Be

Cards Dealt: 4

Max Players: 7