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

This completely eliminates the need to maintain a "poker face" or worry about someone aggressively raising your bets.

The Basic Rules: Ante and Deal

Once all Antes are firmly placed on the table, the dealer distributes exactly five cards face down to every participating player.

Based on the strength of their own hand and the single visible dealer card, the player must make one massive, critical decision.

• The dealer always exposes exactly one of their five cards face up
• Folding immediately surrenders the Ante bet to the house
• Calling requires placing a bet exactly double the size of the Ante

Why the Dealer Must Qualify

To mathematically qualify, the dealer's five-card hand must contain an Ace and a King, or any higher standard poker combination (like a Pair).

This qualification rule is the primary source of frustration for players, as getting a massive hand when the dealer doesn't qualify results in a tiny payout.

How to Win at Caribbean Stud

Because there is only one decision to make, the optimal mathematical strategy for Caribbean Stud is surprisingly rigid and easy to memorize.

Aside from the main game, Caribbean Stud is famous for its optional $1 progressive jackpot side bet.

Caribbean Stud offers a fantastic, low-stress bridge between the intense strategy of the poker room and the pure luck of the casino pit.