Caribbean Stud poker can be a great introduction to poker.

If you like the idea of poker but either do not like bluffing or are a beginner trying to get to grips with value of hands there is a casino game in which you can play poker against the dealer and be in no rush to make decisions and unlike other forms of poker you know what you are staking on a hand and theatis Caribbean Stud Poker. The game of Caribbean stud is in principle very simple; You get dealt 5 cards and the dealer gets dealt 5 cards and whoever has the best poker hand wins. If you are thinking that gives you a 50/50 chance of winning you would be right except there are one or two little things that give the dealer the edge. Firstly, you have to place a bet before any cards are dealt (known as the Ante) and you have to play first, just as in other casino games such as blackjack, and if you decide not to play you lose your Ante regardless of what the dealer has. Secondly,the dealer has to have what is called a “qualifying hand” which in Caribbean stud is usually an Ace and a King or better. If the dealer does not have this you win your initial bet (known as the ante) but any raise bet is simply returned. We all know that the odds in any online casino game are stacked in favour of the dealer but as casino games go Caribbean stud gives you a good chance of winning and it is a good way of getting to know the hands. Most Caribbean stud games also have a progressive jackpot which gives you the chance, albeit small, to make a massive profit. For a full explanation of the game of Caribbean stud poker please take a look at our game rules section; it is well worth a try.