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Five-Card Stud
Five card stud is another form of poker which is
very interesting and comparatively easy to play. The reason for the
ease of play is the number of visible cards helps a person to judge
the strength of his hand.
Goal of the game - To finish with the best poker hand, and win
the pot!
How to play Five Card Stud?
There are four betting rounds exclusive of the ante. On the first
round of betting, the Player with the lowest value door card starts
the betting which must be at least equal to half the minimum bet for
the game. In proceeding rounds, the Player with the highest hand has
to initiate the betting. In case of tie in hand rankings, the left
most Player to the dealer initiates the betting. At the end, the hand
with highest rank wins.
Steps of the game
Step 1: All the players put an ante on the table
Step 2: Deal is done and the players are given two cards. One
being faces down (Pocket card) and the other faces up. Betting is
initiated by the player who has the lowest value card
Step 3: Again deal is done and each player get their share of
single visible card and betting takes place.
Step 4: Each player gets their 3rd visible card and a round of
betting takes place.
Step5: Finally each player again gets their 4th visible card
which makes total of five cards inclusive of the pocket card.
Final step: All the players who have not folded, shows their
hand and the player with highest hand ranking wins the race.
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