Caribbean Stud Poker

Caribbean Stud Poker's closest poker relation is 5 card stud, but unlike this game, Caribbean stud poker is played against the house, as opposed to other players. It makes sense then, that Caribbean stud poker is so popular in online casinos, as it's non-threatening (there are no other players), there's no need to bluff and you still have a wide array of other casino games available at just the touch of a button, as opposed to wholly poker sites where your choice is limited to poker variations.

When you begin a game of online Caribbean stud poker you will have to decide on your ante (which will be multiplied to make up the total bet), you will also be given the option to place a side bet on the progressive jackpot, if your online casino offers one. After this, you will then be dealt 5 cards, as will the dealer. Only one of the dealer's cards will be face up and you can then decide whether to bet or surrender. One of the main features of Caribbean stud poker is that the dealer has to "qualify". Essentially, if the dealer does not have an Ace/King combination or better in his hand, he will fail to qualify. If this happens then the player will receive a 1:1 pay off on the ante and your bet is returned. If the dealer does qualify then their hand is compared to yours and if he has a better hand of cards, you lose your ante and bet. If your hand is better, then you win.

Where to Play Caribbean Stud Poker

Instead of you sifting through several online casinos looking for a game of Caribbean stud poker, we have investigated which of our featured casinos offer Caribbean stud poker and whether they feature progressive jackpots.

Casino	Review	Caribbean Stud Poker Bonus	Progressive Jackpots	Play Now
	Intercasino	£250
	Coral Casino	£100

Glossary

While the rules are relatively simple for Caribbean stud poker, like all of our other in-depth game features, we have included a glossary so you can brush up on all the key poker terms.

Ante: The ante is the first bet the player puts down on the table. When the cards are dealt the player has the opportunity to either surrender their ante, or double/triple their ante so it becomes a full bet. Bear in mind that if you placed £25 down as your ante and the bet is triple this, your total bet would amount to £75.
Bet: This is the full amount you place on your hand of cards and either double or triple the ante, depending on the stud poker rules.
Dealer: This is, as it sounds, the person employed by the casino who plays against you in Caribbean Stud Poker. They will be dealt 5 cards as well and will play against you to see who has the stronger hand.
Progressive Jackpot: Caribbean stud poker games played in online casinos often feature a progressive jackpot, which you can bet on by placing a side bet which usually amounts to just £1. Online casinos such as Intercasino offer this side bet and the maximum payout is triggered by a royal flush.
Raise: This is exactly the same as the bet option and is just a multiplier on top of your ante.
Surrender: If you feel your hand is significantly weak, you can choose to surrender your hand and give up your ante, as opposed to have to double/triple it and place a full bet. We recommend this option only if you are certain your hand is incredibly weak and doesn't contain and high-ranking cards or pairs.
Wager: This is how much you bet in total, so if you bet £25 and this was tripled by the bet option, then your wager would be £75.

Payouts

Now that you know the basics of the game, you need to know which hands to look out for and what they pay. Below you'll find the card hierarchy for Caribbean stud poker at Intercasino:

Royal Flush - 200:1

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 Pairs 2:1

One Pair 1:1

Being dealt a royal flush or straight hand will also earn you at least £100,000 or £10,000 respectively if you place a bet on the progressive jackpot.

Now that you've found out about how to play Caribbean stud poker, you're sure to be wondering which is the best online casino to play the game at. Well, simply check out the casinos below:

Intercasino
Bonus:£250