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Okay, you've heard this before - 5 Card Stud demands strategy and skill to develop a winning edge. Top caliber players and rookies always seem to be learning something new about the game. The number of participating players in 5 Card Stud can vary from two to ten. This number can vary from casino to casino. 5 Card Stud plays much the same as 7 Card Stud, but with only one face down card (hole card) dealt to each player to start, and four streets of face up cards totaling 5 cards dealt to each hand.

Betting Limits

Stud games are defined by their betting limits. The low stakes online games are usually $2-$4 while the higher games are typically $8-$16 or $10-$20. I've seen land casino Stud at $100-$200 or higher, but these stakes are very rare on the web. The game's betting limits tell the Stud player pretty much everything they need to know about the nature of the game, the expectations of the players, and the size of the bankroll you should have before you sit in.

Buy-in

Your minimum Stud Buy-In is typically 10-times the low limit, or $20 for a $2-$4 game. But playing with the minimum is not recommended. Anything below the $10-$20 level is generally considered a beginner's game. The skill and strategy levels required in the higher games are substantial which doesn't provide a friendly environment for the Stud player still learning the ropes.

The Ante

Ante in Stud is mandatory and changes depending on the betting limits. The low games usually require a 10% Ante, so a $5-$10 game will have a $0.50 Ante. The high games get up to 25% on the Ante: that's $25 on a $100-$200 game. The percentages may vary somewhat but 10% is the typical minimum.

The Open

A round opens with the dealer giving each player two cards. Traditionally the first is a pocket (hidden) card and the second is open (face up). There are variations on this. Now it's time for the first bets. Low card opening is standard but it's not uncommon for high card to open. The betting round circles the table and it's on to Third Street.

Third Street

The third card is dealt to each player as an open card. Betting typically follows 7-Card Stud's Third Street play (Low Limit bets).

Fourth Street

Another open card, typically played per 7 Stud's Fifth and Sixth Street (High Limit bets).

Fifth Street

The final card, usually also an open card. Betting as per 7 Stud's Seventh Street (High Limit bets). we've also seen games where Fifth Street was dealt as a pocket card.

Step-by-step Explanation of 5 Card Stud

1. Each player antes up for the hand about to be dealt. The ante amount depends upon the table/casino where you play.
2. One card is dealt face down (hole card) to each player in the game; one card is dealt face up.
3. There is a round of betting; usually the player with the highest valued card showing opens the betting round.
4. After the betting round, another card is dealt face up to each player.
5. A new round of betting now takes place.
6. Another card is dealt face up to each player.
7. Another round of betting takes place with the betting minimums/maximums usually doubled during this betting round.
8. Another card is dealt face up to each player.
9. A final round of betting now takes place

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