How to Play Caribbean Stud Poker
Caribbean stud poker described in the article has classic rules for this game. A standard deck of fifty two cards with no jokers is used here. The virtual dealer shuffles all cards before each deal.
The aim of the game to win the casino making a stronger combination than the croupier does. Herewith, it is also possible to get a payoff by the other ways: in case the dealer has no draw or by the side bet (please read about it in the special paragraph below).
The main bet is Ante. Its amount can vary from one to five hundred credits. It is allowed to play on one box only. To confirm the draw, you need to place Bet equal to Ante.
«Caribbean Stud» pays by standard poker combinations from highest card to royal flush. The order of wins and payoff indexes by combinations are discussed below.
The rules don't provide an opportunity to exchange or purchase sixth card. So, the customer can only decide what to do with made combination.
GameplayUnderstanding all features of the gameplay is easier discussing it step by step.
In the beginning of the game the player has to place all bets. Ante is necessary, while the side bet is on your wish. Then the gambler receives five cards which he can see. The dealer also deals five cards to himself, but he reveals only one of them.
Then the player decides who to act weighting the power of his cards. There are two options:
- Fold and lose Ante.
- Keep playing and place a bet equal to two ante.
In the first case the game is over. In the second situation the dealer opens his cards and checks for a minimal combination. It is an ace or a king of any suit. If the croupier has no draw, customer’s ante is paid 1:1 and bet is returned. However if the dealer has a combination, he compares it with the player’s cards.
- When the croupier’s cards are stronger, the gambler loses both bets.
- When combinations of the opponents are equal - tie game is announced and bets are returned.
- If the player’s hand is stronger, Ante is paid 1:1 and Bet brings a win, which is calculated by the special index.
Each of the possible combinations is provided with a multiplier:
- A pair – 1:1.
- Two pairs – 2:1.
- Three of a Kind – 3:1.
- Straight – 4:1.
- Flush – 5:1.
- Full House – 10:1.
- Four of a Kind – 25:1.
- Straight Flush – 100:1.
- Royal Flush – 250:1.
We would like to remind you once again that these indexes are multiplied by Bet to calculate a payout.