Caribbean stud poker is not a difficult game
to learn - or to master. Use these guidelines
to ensure yourself a fun and enjoyable gaming
experience!
As with any gambling endeavor, decide on your
budget beforehand, and don't go overboard. There's
no sense in turning a fun experience into a
regret!
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Because this is a game where you play against
the house and not against other players, there
is a house advantage. On the whole, this poker
variation is not particularly advantageous for
the player.
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Even though you're all in it against the
dealer, this doesn't mean you can be buddy-buddy
with the other players. It is strictly forbidden
to discuss your cards with other players at
the table.
Casinos introduced the progressive jackpot
feature to make the game more attractive to
gamblers - but don't be fooled! Statistically
speaking, the $1 contribution is not worth the
risk until the meter surpasses $263,000.
Also about the progressive jackpot: many casinos
impose house upper limits on the amount a player
can win from the pot with a straight flush or
a royal flush. If this is the case where you're
playing, it may be even less worth it to contribute
to the pot.
Remember that there is an element of skill
to this game. Don't bet blindly. Put our strategy
to use to combat the house advantage.
The dealer knows best. If you don't have an
Ace or a King, fold. In fact, even one of these
is really not good enough. See our strategy
section for more information.
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Don't waste too much time pondering over
the dealer's face up card. In most cases, it's
not nearly as meaningful as the cards in your
own hand.
Casinos reserve the right to offer their own
payoffs for winning hands. Be sure to check
these out before you play to see whether they
give the house more or less of an advantage.
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Certain on-line gambling sites offer this
game with slight modifications to the payoffs,
generally lowering the house advantage against
the player. If you're dead set on playing Caribbean
stud poker, maybe it's best to stick to the
web!
