Caribbean Stud poker is a solo version of the world's most popular card game, poker. Caribbean Stud poker pits you, the player, against the dealer and you're paid out according to the rank of your poker hand. The better your hand, the bigger your payout. Caribbean Stud poker also offers a separate, optional $1 progressive jackpot bet. If you play the progressive and your hand qualifies, you win big!
Let's Play!
At the beginning of each game you are required to place an initial bet, known as an ante.
- Select a chip value of either $1, $5, $10, $25, or $100.
- Click the betting circle until the number of chips displayed equals the amount you wish to bet.
- To reduce your ante amount, right-click on the betting circle to remove chips. Your ante will be reduced by the amount of the currently selected chip.
- Click Progressive if you wish to participate in the progressive jackpot bet. When you place a $1 progressive jackpot bet you will hear a cha-ching sound. A light will also appear on the coin slot in front of the betting circle to indicate that you have placed a progressive jackpot bet.
- Click Deal. You and the dealer will each be dealt a hand of five cards. All of your cards will be face up, but only one of the dealer's cards will be face up. No additional cards are dealt.
- Click Fold or Raise.
- Choose Fold if you have a hand that you do not believe will win. When you choose Fold, the game ends and the dealer wins. You will lose your ante and you can start again.
- Choose Raise if you have a hand that you believe will win. When you choose Raise, you will automatically place an additional bet that is equal to twice your ante. The dealer's cards will be turned face up to determine the winner.
Rules
Caribbean Stud poker uses a one deck shoe.
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 ante and bet will be returned to you together with an additional amount equal to your ante.
- Your ante is $20. You want to play your hand so you choose Raise. When you Raise, you automatically place an additional bet that is equal to twice your ante, in this case, $40. The dealer fails to qualify. Your $20 ante and $40 bet are returned to you together with an additional $20.
If the dealer's hand qualifies, 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 will be paid out on your bet according to the payout schedule. Payout odds are also shown on the table top next to the betting circle.
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 will get all your money back.
Once the game is over, you will have the chance to change your ante and begin again.
- If you do not have enough credits to ante or bet, or if all of your credits are non-refundable credit, such as bonus chips, you will receive a message to inform you of this. You can then choose to purchase more chips and continue to play.
Caribbean Stud poker Hands
| Hand | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | The highest hand in poker. Consists of the following cards: ten, jack, queen, king, and an ace all of the same suit. |      |
| Straight Flush | Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit. |      |
| Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same denomination, one in each suit. |     |
| Full House | Three cards of one denomination and two cards of another denomination. |     |
| Flush | Five cards all of the same suit. |    |
| Straight | Five cards in sequence of any suit. |     |
| Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same denomination and two unmatched cards. |   |
| Two Pairs | Two sets of two cards of the same denomination and any fifth card. | |
| One Pair | Two cards of the same denomination and three unmatched cards. |   |
| Ace–King | An ace and a king and three unmatched cards. |    |
You Win!
A winning hand pays out according to the following odds:
| Your Hand | Payout |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100:1 |
| Straight Flush | 50:1 |
| Four of a Kind | 20:1 |
| Full House | 7:1 |
| Flush | 5:1 |
| Straight | 4:1 |
| Three of a Kind | 3:1 |
| Two Pair | 2:1 |
| One Pair | 1:1 |
| Ace-King | 1:1 |
Progressive Jackpot
You can place a separate $1 bonus bet if you would like the chance to win the progressive jackpot. By placing this optional $1 bet, you have the chance to win the progressive jackpot or a portion of the progressive jackpot even when the dealer does not qualify! Below is the payout table for the optional $1 bet.
| Your Hand | Payout |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100% of the Jackpot |
| Straight Flush | 10% of the Jackpot |
| Four of a Kind | $250 |
| Full House | $150 |
| Flush | $100 |