Caribbean Stud Poker Hand Ranks

If you are looking for a fast, fun, and easy to learn Stud Poker game then Caribbean Stud Poker is the answer to it. The game is quite simple and filled with fun and excitement. Even newbie’s can play it and enjoy it thoroughly. In the game you will be able to see your full hand and one of the Dealer's cards. After this you will have to make a decision of whether or not to raise your wager to go head-to-head against the dealer. The game also provides other exciting offers. If you get a Flush, Full House, or Four-of-a-Kind then you can win a big amount. But if lady luck shines upon you and you get a Straight Flush or Royal Flush then you will win a really big amount.

For the dealer hand to qualify, he must have an Ace-King combination at the very least to qualify. If the dealer’s hand doesn’t qualify then the players will win the ante bet and even take back their raises. In the instance that the dealer’s qualifying hand wins, the player loses his money. Else the player will win even money on the ante bet and the player shall be paid the raise which varies according to the casino specific pay tables.

Caribbean stud poker is usually played at a typical blackjack-sized card table with a 52 card regulation deck. The table is divided broadly into three different areas:

  • Progressive Bet: Betting on this area is done before the dealing of the hand and it indicates that the player is interested in participating in the progressive jackpot bet. The bet is generally $1 and is placed above the ante bet wager spot
  • Ante Bet: This is where the obligatory opening bet is placed before the dealing of the hand
  • Raise Bet: This area is positioned straight behind the ante bet wager spot and is made after the cards have been dealt. Betting on this area indicates that the player does not wish to fold and must wager double the amount of the ante bet.
  • Finally, if in case the dealer deals you a Flush or better then you win automatically.