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Caribbean Poker Rules

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
Riza asked:


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The first part of the game is known colloquially as the ante phase and it is simply the phase that all casino table games tend to have. Before the hand starts, you are given a chance to bet on the hand and if you wish to be dealt cards in this particular hand then you absolutely do need to bet an ante. The ante is defined by the table minimum and maximum, although you as the player have the freedom to bet anywhere in between those two numbers.

Progressive Phase

Depending on the casino that you are in, there might be a progressive jackpot going that will be released by having specific hands. This jackpot might be funded just by this one particular Caribbean Stud Poker table or it might be funded by all of the different tables in the immediate vicinity. Alternatively, it might even be funded through multiple casinos; in any case however, the progressive jackpot amount to bet is usually something like $1. If you would like to go for the progressive jackpot, you will need to put that bet down on the table before the cards are dealt and you will need to make that bet in addition to the ante that you have already made.

Deal Phase

Once those two phases are over, the cards are dealt. Each player is dealt five cards face down, while the dealer is dealt four cards face down and one card face up. Each player takes a look at their cards and based on what they have they then decide whether or not they want to stay in the hand. Players that decide to stay in the hand must make a call bet of twice their ante, while players that decide to fold will lose their ante and progressive jackpot bet if they decided to make one at the start of the hand.

End Phase

The final phase of the game is when all players have made the decision of whether or not they want to stay in. Once that has happened, the dealer will then turn over their four face down cards and see if their hand qualifies. The dealer must have A-K high or better in order for their hand to qualify and if this does not happen the hand ends immediately, with the players each having their ante bet paid and their call bet pushed. If the dealer’s hand does indeed qualify, then the hands are compared to see which players beat the dealer and get their call and ante bets paid.



James

Caribbean Stud Poker Rules

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Tarun Sharma asked:


All the games we have looked so far involved betting against other players. But this game is different; here everyone plays against the casino or room which acts as a bank (dealer), paying out all winning bets. To win you have to beat the dealer’s hand, other player’s hands don’t make a difference.

First each player makes an ante (initial blind bet) and is dealt 5 cards face down. The dealer receives 4 cards face down and 1 card face up. Now each player decides whether to fold or play by looking at their cards, if they fold then their ante is lost but if they continue, they have to double their ante-bet.

Now the dealer reveals his hand, but he must have an A-k or higher in order to play his hand, if not the player is paid even money on the ante and also the additional bet is not lost (See the table for odds). If the player’s hand beats the dealer’s, the ante is paid at evens. However, if the dealer’s hand beats the player’s hand then both bets are lost.

Additional Bet Payout odds:

One pair or High card —> 1/1 (Even) Two pair —> 2/1

Three of a kind —> 3/1 Straight —> 4/1

Flush —> 5/1

Full House —> 7/1

Four of a kind —> 20/1

Straight flush —> 50/1

Royal flush —> 100/1

If the dealer and player play the same poker hand, then remaining cards are taken in to consideration. If all five cards are equal, the hand is void. Neither the ante nor the additional bet is lost. The ranking of suits makes no difference to the hand.

Here the odds are poor; a normal game of poker with seven players will have odds of at least 6/1 which is a great deal better when compared to the minimum odds in this game which is 1/1. Also the odds paid for additional bet are poor. Again there is no skill required and you rely too much on luck. Finally remember you have much better odds of winning money when you are playing for the pot.

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Brandon

Online Caribbean Stud Poker

Friday, March 6th, 2009
Mike Sean asked:


Caribbean stud poker is becoming very popular nowadays. It is now one of the favorites even on online casinos. Even beginners find this game very exciting because of its payout. Just to give an idea to those who are just starting, this article will discuss the nature, rules and the how to’s of Caribbean stud poker.

It is a poker game that is consists of 5 cards per player with a deck of 52 cards. The difference between the regular poker and Caribbean stud poker is that the player is playing against the house or the dealer instead of playing against the other players. For that reason, there is no need for bluffing or in any manner deceive the opponent.

There is not much difference from playing in a physical casino and playing online. To start playing, you should place your initial bet or Ante in casino’s term. After which you will be given five cards facing down while one of the dealer’s card will be facing up. You then have to decide whether you will play or fold based on that single card and how good your cards are. If you choose the latter, you will lose your Ante immediately. On the other hand, if you opt to play against the dealer, you should click “Raise”. This will double your initial bet. To be able to win the game, it is not enough that you outplayed the dealer’s hand. He/She should get any hand that has an Ace and a King or something better like pairs or any higher value. If the dealer fails to have these, he/she is not qualified, therefore, you will be paid one to one. In addition your raise will also be given back to you. On the event that beat the dealer’s hand and at the same time he/she qualifies, you will be paid both on the Ante and your Raise. Normally, the payment of the Ante is one to one. The payout of your bet will depend on how good your hand is. Of course, when the dealer beats your hand, you lose both your Ante and Raise. In case there is a tie, the kicker will conclude the winner. It means that whoever has the next highest card will have the victory.

The rules and details vary from casino to casino. For example, they have different payouts and limits on the bet. But you will know the particulars because they are specified in each online casino.



Shirley

Carriberian Stud Poker Strategy

Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Riza asked:


If you are logging on to play at a play tech casino, you will find this game readily available.

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The basics of the game are very simple.

1) The player makes an ?ante? wager, which is not optional. In some games there is a progressive side bet.

2) The player and the dealer each get five cards. All players in the game get five cards, and they are all dealt face down. One dealer card is exposed. Players are allowed to look at their own cards but can’t share information.

3) A player must then fold and forfeit his or her ante and side bet, or raise, with the wager being twice the ante.

4) The dealer reveals his other four cards.

5) For the dealer to qualify, he must have an ace, king or higher. If he doesn’t, the player wins even money on his ante and the raise is a push. If the dealer qualifies and has a better hand than the player, the player loses both the ante and raise. If the dealer qualifies and the player wins, the ante pays even money and the raise pays odds based on the winning hand. If dealer and player tie, the ante and raise are a push. The progressive side bet is based solely on the poker value of the player’s hand.

The house edge is just over 5 percent, which is high. But a player who employs a sound raise strategy can cut that number in half.

There are very few absolutes in the game, but some of the general rules to follow: Always fold if you have less than the dealer’s qualifying hand (king high) and always raise if you have any pair or better.

Also, playing the progressive side bet is popular, but it is difficult to hit and the house edge is almost 30 percent.

Caribbean stud poker is a game with one simple decision to make based on the cards you have in your hand and what the dealer is showing. On the whole, it is not a difficult game, and once you get the hang of it, you can really make progress as a player.

Play tech casinos offer free online versions of the game if you have never played before, and this is a good way to get involved, learn what you can about the strategy of the game itself. Don’t really pay attention to your wins and losses in free play. This is really about establishing a knowledge of the game and how to play it so you will be familiar with it when you get to the real money on play tech.

Caribbean Stud is a fun, easy game that you will get the hang of quickly and it won’t take you long to find some success.



Steve

Enjoying Caribbean Stud Poker - Part 3 of 4

Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Will Win asked:


Up to this point we’ve talked about Caribbean Stud Poker’s layout basics, typical hand play and some other entry-level information. Today, we’ll continue the discussion by venturing into payouts. After all, that’s the best part, right? We’ll start with Caribbean Stud Poker hand payouts and finish with a segment about progressive payouts. Let’s get started.

As you know from our previous segment, the dealer must qualify for you to be paid on your raise wagers. Antes are always paid even money. Here’s a handy listing of what raise wagers are paid when the dealer’s hand rank is an Ace-King or better.

One Pair: paid even money. Ex: $10 is paid $10.

Two Pair: paid 2x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $20.

Three of a Kind: paid 3x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $30.

Straight: paid 4x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $40.

Flush: paid 5x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $50.

Full House: paid 7x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $70.

Four of a Kind: paid 20x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $200.

Straight Flush: paid 50x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $500.

Royal Flush: paid 100x your raise. Ex: $10 is paid $1,000.

Here’s an important note. These payouts are not globally applied. Each casino may have different payouts. For instance, I once saw an online casino that paid 200x on the Royal Flush and 6x on a Full House. Shop around. That’s vital for the progressives.

The real money in Caribbean Stud Poker is won via the progressives. These payouts vary from casino to casino, so shop around to find the best deal. Some will pay less on a Royal Flush, but a lot more on a Four of a Kind. Also keep in mind that these payouts are always made regardless of the dealer’s hand. It’s $1 per hand to get locked into the progressives.

Here’s an example setup for a Caribbean Stud Poker progressive:

Flush: Payout of $50 - $100.

Full House: Payout of $75 - $250.

Four of a Kind: Payout of $100 - $500 (see, shop around).

Straight Flush: 10% of the current progressive jackpot amount. Ex: progressive is $50,000 so the payout would be $5,000.

Royal Flush: The big boy. It pays the whole progressive.

If you read any decent book on casino gambling, it will probably tell you that the progressive is a bad wager. But, they obviously haven’t been sitting at a Caribbean Stud Table and received a Four of a Kind only to see the dealer not qualify. To me, it’s a small price to pay for insurance.

In our last part of this series, we’ll talk about hand rankings and perhaps look at some strategy for winning.



Bradley