Definition of Caribbean Stud Poker

In Caribbean Stud Poker, the players play against the dealer. It’s a very popular casino game and the rules of the game are similar to that of five-card stud.

After the player antes, each is dealt 5 cards, with the dealer’s first card face-up. Based on the player’s hand and the dealer’s face-up card, the player then decides whether to fold, forfeiting the bet; or to call, doubling the bet.

Then there is a showdown in which all the players reveal their cards. If the dealer doesn’t have an Ace-King or better, the player gets the bet back. If the bank does have an Ace-King or better, the player’s hand wins if it beats the banks, with the following payouts: