STUD POKER RULES
Stud Poker rules explained for playing to
win at online cyber stud poker. Poker House has provided you
with an outline of the strategy and tips to win at Stud
Poker when you play online or with your friends. Stud Poker
is one of the most exciting games of poker you can play,
although it has been overshadowed by the popularity of Texas
Holde'em Poker.
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What is Cyber
Stud Poker?
Cyber Stud Poker is a game of chance and skill, pitting you against
the dealer. You are dealt a hand of five cards and the dealer is
dealt one card facing up. Based on the value of your hand and the
dealer’s upturned card, you must decide to either increase your
bet to maximize your winnings, or to fold to minimize your loss.
If the dealer's hand qualifies, - contains an Ace-King pair or
better, and you choose to call and not fold, you will be paid out
according to a schedule based on the value of your hand.
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Cyber Stud poker features
Before you can play a game of
Cyber Stud Poker you
must place a wager on the table, known as an Ante.
The size of your Ante can only be changed between
games and clicking on the Increase and Decrease
buttons does this. These are represented by either a
(+) and (-) symbol, or up and down arrows.
The Deal button starts a new game of Cyber
Stud
Poker.
The Call button is used when you feel your hand can
beat the hand the dealer will draw. You will not be
allowed to call if you do not have sufficient funds
to bet.
The Fold button ends your hand. This means you have
surrendered and you will lose your Ante. Only use
the Fold button if you are sure your hand cannot
beat any potential hand the dealer might draw.
The Chip Size menu allows you to set the size of the
chip that will be placed on the table.
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Playing the Game
In
Cyber Stud Poker it's you against the dealer! The
object is to beat the dealer’s poker hand.
At the beginning of each game you are required to
place an initial bet, known as an Ante. This amount
appears on the Ante information box. You can change
your Ante between games by clicking on the Increase
and Decrease buttons. These are represented by
either a (+) and (-) symbol, or an up and down
arrow. You may use larger chip sizes by selecting
the size you want from the Chip Size menu.
Once you have set your Ante, click the Deal button.
You will be dealt a hand of five cards and the
dealer one card. The rest of the dealer's cards will
only be dealt after you have chosen to call of fold.
If your hand consists of any valid poker
combination, a label telling you what combination it
is will appear next to the cards dealt to you.
You can now choose to call or fold, by clicking the
appropriate button.
If you fold, you will automatically lose your Ante
and can start again. If you call an additional wager
equal to double the Ante is required. This second
wager is called your Bet and is automatically
deducted from your balance when you click the Call
button. If you do not have enough credits to make
the Bet you will not be able to call. If you want to
call you must purchase additional credits before
completing this hand. Once you call the dealer's
remaining four cards are dealt.
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If the dealer’s hand does not have a rank of an
Ace-King or higher, the dealer fails to qualify and
the game is over. Your bet will be returned to you
with double your Ante, irrespective of the value of
your cards.
If the dealer’s hand does qualify, it is compared to
your hand. If the dealer’s hand is higher, you will
lose both your Ante and your Bet. If the dealer’s
hand is lower, you will receive twice your Ante and
you will be paid out on your Bet according to the
payout schedule. The odds that your hand will pay
out, as per the Payout Schedule, will be shown with
the hand information displayed on screen during
play.
If your hand and the dealer’s tie on rank, whoever
has the next highest ranking card is the winner. If
there is an absolute tie, you get all your money
back.
Once the game is over, you will have the chance to
change your Ante and begin again.
Note:
If you have not got enough credits to make an Ante
and a Bet, the game buttons will grey out and you
will have to purchase more credits to play.
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Cyber Stud Poker Rules
Cyber Stud Poker is played with a single standard
deck of 52 cards and has no wild cards.
The Dealer must get at an Ace-King or higher to
qualify. If the dealer fails to qualify you will be
paid your bet and double your Ante.
Your Ante will remain on the table until you choose
to call or fold and complete the game.
The Payout Schedule
Below is the payout schedule of winning player
hands:
Note:
In
Cyber Stud Poker odds are expressed as a for b.
|
If Your Hand is a
|
Odds Paid on Bet
|
Alternative Odds |
|
Royal flush |
1000 for 1 |
999 to 1 |
|
Straight Flush |
200 for 1
|
199 to 1 |
|
Four of a Kind |
100 for 1
|
99 to 1 |
|
Full House |
15 for 1
|
14 to 1 |
|
Flush |
10 for 1
|
9 to 1 |
|
Straight |
6 for 1
|
5 to 1 |
|
Three of a Kind |
4 for 1
|
3 to 1 |
|
Two Pair |
2 for 1
|
1 to 1 |
|
One Pair |
2 for 1
|
1 to 1 |
|
Ace-King |
2 for 1
|
1 to 1 |
If you do not have enough credits to make and Ante
and a Bet, you will receive notification that you
have insufficient credits to continue playing and
will have to purchase more credits to play.
If the dealer's hand does not have a rank of
Ace-King or higher, the dealer fails to qualify and
the game is over. Your bet is returned to you
together with double your Ante, irrespective of the
value of your cards.
If the dealer's hand does qualify you will be paid
out according to the payout schedule. Your bet will
be paid out at the listed odds and you will receive
double your Ante back.
Example 1:
You Ante 1 credit. You hold a Royal Flush. You call,
wagering another 2 credits. The dealer has nothing,
not even an Ace-King. Your wager of 2 credits is
returned plus double your Ante: 2 x 1 credit. The
total you are paid out is 4 credits. Since you
wagered 3 credits on this hand, your net profit is
one credit.
Example 2:
You Ante 1 credit. You hold nothing. You call,
wagering another 2 credits. The dealer has an
Ace-King. You lose your three credits. You are paid
nothing. Your net loss is 3 credits.
Example 3:
You Ante 1 credit. You hold an Ace-King. You call,
wagering another 2 credits. The dealer has nothing.
Your wager of 2 credits is returned plus double your
Ante: 2 x 1 credit. The total you are paid out is 4
credits. Since you wagered 3 credits on this hand,
your net profit is one credit.
Example 4:
You Ante 1 credit. You hold an Ace-King. You call,
wagering another 2 credits. The dealer also has an
Ace-King. You have the better high card, and are
paid double your Ante: 2 x 1 credit, plus two times
your wager: 2 x 2 credits = 4 credits. The total
amount you are paid is 6 credits. Since, you wagered
3 credits your net profit is 3 credits.
Example 5:
You Ante 1 credit. You hold a Royal Flush. You call,
wagering another 2 credits. The dealer has an
Ace-King or higher, but not a Royal Flush. You are
paid double your Ante: 2 x 1 credit plus 1000 for
each of the 2 credits in your wager. The total
credits you are paid is: (2 x 1000) + 2 = 2002
credits. Your net profit is 1999 since you wagered
of 3 credits to play this hand.
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The Poker Hands
These are the combinations that make up the standard
poker hands and will be used in calculating the
winnings of the player in this particular game.
Find out more about
Poker Hand Rankings
or Poker Scores
in our extended
glossary of poker hands.
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