Learn how to play poker
Seven Card Stud Simplicity
Seven Card Stud is a very
popular game among casino Poker patrons, although lately it is becoming
overshadowed by the increase in popularity of Texas Hold-Em. There are,
however, still many Poker games in all of the major U. S. casinos which
offer Seven Card Stud. Maybe the reason this game is growing popular among
poker players is the game's simplicity, or perhaps it is the close
resemblance to poker games played at home. The generally lower betting
limits also make the game attractive to casual players. A standard 52-card
deck is used, without Jokers, and there are no wild cards. It is played on
a table generally seating seven players.The dealer begins the game by
dealing cards to all players seated at the table, beginning with the
player immediately to the dealer's left and then continuing clockwise
around the table. A total of seven cards will be dealt out to each poker
player.
The first two cards are dealt face down to each player. Only you get to
see the first two cards dealt to you, as do each of the other players with
their two cards. These are called "down cards." Then, in turn, four cards
will be dealt face up to each player, one for each round of betting. These
cards, called "up cards," are exposed for all players to see. Finally, in
the last round, a seventh down card is also dealt to each player. Before
any betting takes place, each player will, therefore, receive a total of
three cards in the first round, two down cards and one up card.
If you stay in the game through all rounds of betting, at the end you
will have three cards face down which only you can see, and four cards
face up which your opponents can see as well. You, of course, can also see
your opponents' up cards. The object of the game is to use the seven cards
and make the best five-card Poker hand out of them. The hierarchy of hands
is the same as that which applies to Video Poker. But in Seven Card Stud
you have a total of seven cards to chose from, which provides for a great
variety of possible hands. Some players may be showing a possible strong
hand in the four cards face up, but have nothing in the three cards face
down. At other times the four cards showing may look like garbage, but
when combined with three cards only that player sees eventually make a
great hand.
The way you bet, and how well you keep track of the cards you do see,
are among the essential components of successful play in Poker.
Particularly so in Seven Card Stud where relatively accurate judgments of
the possible strengths, or weaknesses, of your opponent's hand(s) may be
made. It is for this reason that Poker is primarily considered to be a
game of skill, and why Poker is one of the few casino games which can
consistently be beaten for player profit. The house doesn't figure in
Poker, and therefore the action is between the players. The house cannot
alter the odds in its favor to assure it a predictable win, and therefore
charges a pot rake instead.
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www.champwin.com. All rights reserved.
Seven Card Stud Simplicity
Seven Card Stud is a very
popular game among casino Poker patrons, although lately it is becoming
overshadowed by the increase in popularity of Texas Hold-Em. There are,
however, still many Poker games in all of the major U. S. casinos which
offer Seven Card Stud. Maybe the reason this game is growing popular among
poker players is the game's simplicity, or perhaps it is the close
resemblance to poker games played at home. The generally lower betting
limits also make the game attractive to casual players. A standard 52-card
deck is used, without Jokers, and there are no wild cards. It is played on
a table generally seating seven players.The dealer begins the game by
dealing cards to all players seated at the table, beginning with the
player immediately to the dealer's left and then continuing clockwise
around the table. A total of seven cards will be dealt out to each poker
player.
The first two cards are dealt face down to each player. Only you get to
see the first two cards dealt to you, as do each of the other players with
their two cards. These are called "down cards." Then, in turn, four cards
will be dealt face up to each player, one for each round of betting. These
cards, called "up cards," are exposed for all players to see. Finally, in
the last round, a seventh down card is also dealt to each player. Before
any betting takes place, each player will, therefore, receive a total of
three cards in the first round, two down cards and one up card.
If you stay in the game through all rounds of betting, at the end you
will have three cards face down which only you can see, and four cards
face up which your opponents can see as well. You, of course, can also see
your opponents' up cards. The object of the game is to use the seven cards
and make the best five-card Poker hand out of them. The hierarchy of hands
is the same as that which applies to Video Poker. But in Seven Card Stud
you have a total of seven cards to chose from, which provides for a great
variety of possible hands. Some players may be showing a possible strong
hand in the four cards face up, but have nothing in the three cards face
down. At other times the four cards showing may look like garbage, but
when combined with three cards only that player sees eventually make a
great hand.
The way you bet, and how well you keep track of the cards you do see,
are among the essential components of successful play in Poker.
Particularly so in Seven Card Stud where relatively accurate judgments of
the possible strengths, or weaknesses, of your opponent's hand(s) may be
made. It is for this reason that Poker is primarily considered to be a
game of skill, and why Poker is one of the few casino games which can
consistently be beaten for player profit. The house doesn't figure in
Poker, and therefore the action is between the players. The house cannot
alter the odds in its favor to assure it a predictable win, and therefore
charges a pot rake instead.
Copyright © 2007-2008
www.champwin.com. All rights reserved.
The dealer begins the game by dealing cards to all players seated at the table, beginning with the player immediately to the dealer's left and then continuing clockwise around the table. A total of seven cards will be dealt out to each poker player.
The first two cards are dealt face down to each player. Only you get to see the first two cards dealt to you, as do each of the other players with their two cards. These are called "down cards." Then, in turn, four cards will be dealt face up to each player, one for each round of betting. These cards, called "up cards," are exposed for all players to see. Finally, in the last round, a seventh down card is also dealt to each player. Before any betting takes place, each player will, therefore, receive a total of three cards in the first round, two down cards and one up card.
If you stay in the game through all rounds of betting, at the end you will have three cards face down which only you can see, and four cards face up which your opponents can see as well. You, of course, can also see your opponents' up cards. The object of the game is to use the seven cards and make the best five-card Poker hand out of them. The hierarchy of hands is the same as that which applies to Video Poker. But in Seven Card Stud you have a total of seven cards to chose from, which provides for a great variety of possible hands. Some players may be showing a possible strong hand in the four cards face up, but have nothing in the three cards face down. At other times the four cards showing may look like garbage, but when combined with three cards only that player sees eventually make a great hand.
The way you bet, and how well you keep track of the cards you do see, are among the essential components of successful play in Poker. Particularly so in Seven Card Stud where relatively accurate judgments of the possible strengths, or weaknesses, of your opponent's hand(s) may be made. It is for this reason that Poker is primarily considered to be a game of skill, and why Poker is one of the few casino games which can consistently be beaten for player profit. The house doesn't figure in Poker, and therefore the action is between the players. The house cannot alter the odds in its favor to assure it a predictable win, and therefore charges a pot rake instead.
Copyright © 2007-2008 www.champwin.com. All rights reserved.
