How To Play Five Card Stud
A straightforward introduction to the world of five card stud poker. Learn the basics and advanced tips and techniques of poker. Then you can win a few dollars from your friends and family in poker games.
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Step 1:
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Ante
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Instead of blinds, in a game of Stud, all players have to put an ante into the pot to get the betting started
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Step 2:
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The deal
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To begin the starting hand each player receives in turn from the dealer five cards, all five are dealt face down . After these cards have been dealt, the first round of betting occurs, beginning with the "bring-in"
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Step 3:
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The bring in
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The player left of the dealer must post the "bring-in", a mandatory initial bet of at least as much as the ante - other players must match this bet to remain in the game
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Step 4:
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The draw
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After the Bring-In bets have all been called, each player now has a chance to change up to three of their cards. If a player has an ace they may change four cards.
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Step 5:
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Final round
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The player left of the dealer must then bet again, other players must then match the bet to stay in or raise the bet.
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Step 6:
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The Showdown
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All the bets have been called, and it's time to pay the winner. The last player to bet or raise during the final betting round will show their hand first.
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Step 7:
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The winner
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The winning player is the one who has the highest hand using five cards