Five-Card Stud is much the same as Seven-Card Stud, except that each player receives 5 cards, only one of which is dealt face-down. It is an easy game to learn, but requires skill and awareness to play well. The number of visible cards that each player displays makes it easier to judge the relative and potential strength of your hand. Like 7-Card Stud it pays to remember the cards that other players were displaying before they folded, so as to better be able to estimate the chances of the card you need being dealt in the later rounds.

There are four rounds of betting, one after each card is dealt, so fairly large pots can accumulate. As with most forms of poker, patience is the key.


5-Card Stud Rules
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5-Card Stud Glossary





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