5-Card Stud

5-Card Stud is a relatively slow, social game and is great for “friendly” play. It’s one of the oldest forms of poker and is typically the game you’ll see played in a lot of poker related movies.

What’s the Deal?
The player with the best possible five card combination wins the pot!

So, How do I Play 5-Card Stud?

  • All players put in an ante.
  • One pocket card is dealt face-down to each player. One card is dealt face-up.
  • The player with the lowest face-up card has to place a small bet called a bring-in.
  • The first round of betting begins. You can either:
    Call, Raise or Fold.
  • The third card is then dealt face-up to each player.
  • A second round of betting begins. The player with the highest card showing bets first.
  • A fourth card, “The Turn” is dealt face-up to each player.
  • A third round of betting begins.
  • The fifth and final card, called “The River” is dealt face-up to each player.
  • A final round of betting begins.
  • “The Showdown”. The player with the best five card hand combination, wins.


What’s the difference between 5-Card and 7-Card Stud?

Basically, the games are identical. The only obvious difference is that in 5-Card you get 5 cards to play with and in 7-Card you get 7.

Note: Winning hands must consist of two pocket cards and three community cards.

You can practice playing 5-Card Stud online poker without spending a cent! Simply install our software and then look for our “freeplay” tables.

Tips to get you in the game, and keep you there!

  • Watch your opponents' visible cards. You can see when you are on a losing hand. And you can see if any card that you need to complete a winning hand is already taken by another player.