Caribbean Stud
Ante up, see your five cards against the dealer, then fold or raise. The dealer needs Ace-King to qualify, big hands pay a bonus up to 100:1, and the optional side bet sweetens the long shots.
Caribbean Stud Poker: how to play, rules & tips
Play Caribbean Stud poker free online: ante, see your five cards and one dealer card, then fold or call. The dealer needs Ace-King or better to qualify, and the call bet pays up to 100 to 1.
How to play Caribbean Stud
Place an ante. You get five cards and see one of the dealer's five.
Fold and lose the ante, or call by betting twice the ante.
The dealer qualifies with Ace-King high or better. If the dealer doesn't qualify, your ante pays 1 to 1 and the call pushes. If the dealer qualifies and you win, the ante pays 1 to 1 and the call pays by your hand. If the dealer wins, both bets are lost.
Call bet pay table
| Hand | Call pays |
|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 100 to 1 |
| Straight Flush | 50 to 1 |
| Four of a Kind | 20 to 1 |
| Full House | 7 to 1 |
| Flush | 5 to 1 |
| Straight | 4 to 1 |
| Three of a Kind | 3 to 1 |
| Two Pair | 2 to 1 |
| Pair or high card | 1 to 1 |
The optional bonus side bet pays on your best five cards using your hand plus the dealer's up card, from three of a kind up to 1,000 to 1 for a Royal Flush.
Caribbean Stud strategy
- Always call with a pair or better.
- Fold hands weaker than Ace-King high.
- The game's own guide estimates the edge at about 5.2%; the bonus side bet costs much more, so play it for fun.
Frequently asked questions
Is Caribbean Stud free here?
Yes. HypeGameRoom is play-money only: you play with free Hype Chips that can never be bought, cashed out or won back as money, so you can practice with zero risk.
What does the dealer need to qualify?
Ace-King high or better.
What happens if the dealer doesn't qualify?
Your ante pays 1 to 1 and your call bet is returned.
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