In Caribbean Stud Poker, the player competes against the dealer, not other players. The house has a 5.25% advantage in this game. Follow these tips to increase your chances of winning.
Never try to bluff - always fold when you hold a nothing hand.
Always make the bet with a pair or better.
If your hand has an Ace-King, make the bet if one of your remaining three cards match the dealers.
Always make the bet with any Ace-King with a Jack, 8 and 3 or better against any dealer up-card.
Don't wager on any jackpot bets.
Caribbean Stud Poker Hand Rankings
Hand:
Description:
Royal Flush
A hand with A, K, Q, J and 10 all of the same suite
Straight Flush
A hand with all five cards in sequence and of the same suit
Four of a Kind
A hand with four cards of the same rank
Full House
A hand with three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank
Flush
A hand with all five cards in the same suit but not all in a sequence
Straight
A hand with all five cards in sequence but not all in one suit
Three of a Kind
A hand with three cards of the same rank
Two Pair
A hand with two cards of one rank and two cards of another rank
Pair of Jacks or Better
A hand with two cards of the same rank
Caribbean Stud Poker History
Caribbean Stud Poker was first developed in the Caribbean islands and then expanded to cruise ship in the late 1980's. It was such an appealing game with players that Nevada casinos began offering the game in 1992.
Caribbean Stud Poker Rules
Caribbean Stud Poker is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. A player needs to first place an "ante bet". The player and dealer are both dealt five cards each. One of the dealer’s cards is dealt face up. In Caribbean Stud Poker, no additional cards are drawn. The player and dealer compare hands from their five cards.
You need to choose whether to bet and challenge the dealer’s hand or to surrender. If you want to challenge the dealer, bet two times the ante. When the bet has been placed, the dealer exposes their remaining four cards and the hands are compared. If you do not want to challenge the dealer’s hand, you need to surrender and loose your ante.
Dealer Must Have Ace-King To Qualify
In Caribbean Stud Poker, the dealer’s hand must have an Ace and a King to qualify. If the dealer’s hand does not qualify, the player will receive payment on their ante only which pays even money (1 to 1).
If the dealer’s hand does qualify the ante and the back bet will be paid according to the winnings table.
Tie
When the player and dealer have the same hand value, it is considered a tie or push. The bet is returned to the player
