Caribbean stud poker

In 1988 on the Caribbean island, Aruba, a new variation of poker was invented. This new poker variation was termed Caribbean Stud Poker or as it is generally known as Caribbean Stud. It became very popular and it spread rapidly from casino to casino. One of the reasons for its popularity is its unique option to bet on a progressive pot.

Caribbean Stud poker Basics
All poker players as well as the dealer are each given five cards. Unlike most poker games, all player play against the house. Every hand a player gets is compared to that of the dealer's, and the strongest hands between them wins. Multiple winners at a single round, unlike other poker games, are a common occurrence. The other unique option is betting on a progressive jackpot.

The Caribbean stud poker table:
As you might have imagined the Caribbean stud poker table is specially made to accommodate 7 players at a time and is differently designed than a regular poker table. Special spots are marked on these kind of tables for placing the ante (marked "ANTE"), and for betting on the progressive jackpot (marked "BET").

1. To begin, the poker players place their ante bets in the assigned place on the poker table.

2. The players and the dealer each are dealt 5 cards. While all the players' cards are placed face-down only four of the dealer's cards are placed face-down. One of the dealer's cards is placed in a face-up position. Relying on their cards, each player has to decide whether to remain in the game or to fold.

3. If the poker player decides that he wishes to remain, he has to place a bet. This has to be twice the amount of the ante.

4. The Dealer tries to open the game, but to do so he must have an ace-king combination. If the poker dealer doesn't have an ace-king combination, each player receives their personal bet plus an amount equal to the ante.

5. But if he does have this combination, the poker dealer opens the game and his cards are compared to each player's cards. If the player loses, he loses his bets and the ante. If he wins, he gets his wagers back and a sum equal to the ante wager according to the table below.

Poker Player's winnings ratings:
1. A pair or lower - even money
2. Two pairs - your bet is doubled
3. Three of a kind - your bet is tripled
4. Full house - 7 times the bet.
5. Four of a kind - 20 times the bet.
6. Straight flush - 50 times the bet.
7. Royal straight flush - 100 times the bet.

 

 

$1 Progressive Jackpot Payout
Royal Flush	100% of jackpot
Straight Flush	10% of jackpot
Four-of-a-Kind	$500
Full House	$100
Flush	$50
Dealer does not need to qualify to win
We do not recommend progressive side bets, they have a strong house advantage and are generally not worth your money.