Instead of competing against other players, the player actually competes against the dealer in the game of Caribbean Stud Poker. The house has a 5.25% advantage in Caribbean Stud Poker. Follow these tips to increase your chances of winning:

• * Don’t bluff! Fold when you hold a nothing hand
• * Make the bet with a pair or better
• * If your hand has an Ace-King, make the bet if one of your remaining three cards match the dealer
• * If your hand as an Ace-King, always make the bet with a Jack, 8 and 3 or better against any dealer up-card
• * Don’t wager on jackpot bets

History of Caribbean Stud Poker
Caribbean Stud Poker was first played in the Caribbean islands, expanded to cruise ships in the late 1980’s, and introduced in Nevada casinos in 1992.

Rules
Caribbean Stud Poker is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. First, a player has to place an “ante bet.” The player and dealer are both dealt five cards each with one of the dealer’s cards dealt face up. No additional cards are drawn. The player and dealer compare hands with their five cards.

You will need to decide whether to bet and challenge the dealer’s hand or to surrender. To challenge the dealer, bet two times the ante. After the bet has been placed, the dealer reveals their remaining four cards and the hands are compared. If you do not want to challenge the dealer’s hand, you need to surrender and lose your ante.

Dealer Must Have Ace-King to Qualify
The dealer’s hand must have an Ace and a King to qualify in Caribbean Stud Poker. The player will receive payment on their ante only (pays even money – 1 to 1) if the dealer’s hand does not qualify. If the dealer’s hand does qualify the ante, the back bet will be paid based upon the winnings table.

Tie
It is considered a tie or push when the player and dealer have the same hand value. The bet is returned to the player.

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