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1 How to Play Caribbean Stud Poker

Invented in the 1980s specifically to attract poker players to the main casino floor, Caribbean Stud is a fantastic, fast-paced table game.

The game moves incredibly quickly, relying purely on standard poker hand rankings and a few simple, rigid strategic decisions.
How to Start a Game of Caribbean Stud
The dealer then deals themselves five cards, but crucially, turns their very last card completely face up for the entire table to see.

They must either "Fold" and immediately lose their Ante, or "Call" (also known as "Play") by placing a bet exactly twice the size of their Ante.
You cannot draw or exchange any cards; you play the five dealt to youPlayers are strictly forbidden from showing their cards to other playersThe entire game relies on one single "Fold or Play" decision The Dealer Qualification Rule
However, before the hands are even compared, the dealer's hand must absolutely meet a minimum required strength known as "qualifying."

Crucially, if the dealer does not qualify, the player's massive "Call" bet simply pushes (ties) and is returned, regardless of how strong the player's hand was.
How to Win at Caribbean Stud
The golden rule is incredibly simple: Always fold any hand weaker than Ace-King, and always play any hand containing a Pair or better.

While the house edge on this specific side bet is astronomically high (often over 25%), the lure of a multi-million dollar payout makes it incredibly popular.
Player ActionConditionResultFoldAlwaysLose Ante bet immediatelyPlay (Call)Dealer does NOT qualifyWin Ante 1:1, Call bet pushes
By memorizing the simple "Pair or better" folding strategy, you can confidently sit at the table and enjoy hours of entertainment.