Caribbean Stud Poker 2012-03-19T12:23:41+00:00 2018-09-07T18:15:59+00:00 Carolyn J Dawson https://www.poker-online.com/author/carolyn

Caribbean Stud Poker – Strategies, Tips and how to play the game

Posted on  Mar 19, 2012 | Updated on  Sep 7, 2018 by Carolyn J Dawson

Caribbean Stud Poker is one of the more interesting online poker variants and is very similar to the game of 5 Card Stud Poker with the exception of showing one of the dealer’s cards throughout the game. What’s more, instead of going up against other players, you will have to compete against the dealer.
Caribbean Stud Poker is offered in most online casinos and poker rooms today, both for free and for real money. Beginner poker players are advised to play the game for free and learn the ropes before attempting to play it for real money. This game also has its own variants which are based on the betting limits allotted.

Learn how to play Caribbean Stud Poker using our demo game below:

The game of Caribbean Stud Poker is almost identical to 5 card stud, but is played against the dealer and players who are familiar with one game will find the other easy to master. In the game of Caribbean Stud Poker, a player is first given

Brief History of Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean Stud Poker is a variant of poker and does not have a definite and well traced origin. The game simply evolved when poker became very popular, and was created by casinos to attract more player traffic. Some reports claim that David Sklansky created the game under the banner of “Casino Poker” in 1982, but was unable to secure a patent for it. Later on, another player secured a patent for the game under the name Caribbean Stud. There is also another thread concerning the origins of this game that states that this poker variant evolved on a cruise ship on its way to Aruba, for which it earned its name.

However, according to the most common beliefs the game originated in 1987 when a lucked-out poker player taught James Suttle the rules of the game. This poker variant soon featured in the King International Casino in Aruba and eventually went online. At this point, Michael Titus, a software nerd decided to add a progressive jackpot to the game, which ramped up its popularity.

Rules of the Game

The rules of Caribbean Stud follow the same lines as 5 card stud but does not allow for bluffing, as the players compete against the house. Here, players go up against the dealer who is allowed only one hole card.

The game begins when a player places his ante bet and decides whether to be a part of the progressive jackpot. After this, each player is given 5 cards dealt face down, of which the dealer will reveal one card of his. Players can then look at their cards and reveal their best hands. The player with a hand value higher than that of the dealer’s will win the game.

Strategies and Tips

Poker players who are looking to win at playing Caribbean Stud should not discuss their hand values with other players as this can result in a forfeit or disqualification. Players are also advised not to fold a pair and to remember to fold if they do not get anything higher than an Ace and King.  This simple tip will help to reduce the house edge in favor of the player.

Another tip that can be used in this game, is to raise a hand with A, K and Q or one with A, K and J if you should come up against the dealer’s open card of either an A or K.

About the Author

Carolyn J Dawson is a professional freelance poker writer. She specialises writing content about poker/ bingo / blackjack/ etc. as well as breaking poker news. Carolyn has been freelancing for us over a number of years and writes high quality articles. Visit her google + page here