7 CARD STUD

Contents

• HISTORY OF 7 CARD STUD

• OVERVIEW

• HOW TO PLAY?

HISTORY OF 7 CARD STUD?

Seven-card stud, also known as Seven-Toed Pete or Down-The-River is a variant of stud poker. Until the recent increase in popularity of Texas hold 'em, seven-card stud was the most widely played poker variant in home games across the United States, and in casinos in the eastern part of the country. Two to eight players is common, though eight may require special rules for the last cards dealt if no players fold. With experienced players who fold often, even playing with nine players is possible. There are many theories about the history of Poker and the history of 7 Card Stud Poker. The most commonly held belief is the name Poker came from the French card game Poque (from the German word pochen, which means to knock). However, the game itself more closely resembles a Persian game called Nas, which was played with a five-suit deck. Likely the game of Poker as we know it resulted from some combination of Poque and as Nas. The concept of bluffing in Poker came from still another source: the English game brag (first spelled Bragg), which is very similar to Poker but played using only three cards. Stud Poker emerged during the American Civil War. Some attribute the invention of stud, or stud-horse as it was sometimes called, to cowboys around Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. 5 Card Stud was the first version played, appearing in The American Hoyle as an “official” Poker variant in 1864. Still, draw Poker was the favored variation until someone–no one is certain exactly whom–introduced 7 Card Stud in the early 20th century. The game remained the most popular form of professional and casino Poker until the 1980’s, when a slight twist on 7 Card Stud called Texas Hold ‘Em overtook the traditional version to become the favorite among gamblers and casual players alike. All of the major casinos have Seven Card Stud Poker available to play and it still remains one of the most popular types of Poker to people around the world. It was the game that helped give birth to the illustrious Texas Hold ‘em. However, it is still played frequently. Many professional Poker players play Seven Card Stud and it is used in the game of HORSE as well. It might be one of the oldest variants of Poker but it is certainly one of the longest surviving.

OVERVIEW

The majority of Poker tournaments are based on core games of 7 Card Stud or variations of it. Binions Casino, the founder of the largest professional Poker tournament in existence–the World Series of Poker–began a Poker Hall of Fame to commemorate the greatest Poker players in history. Among them are Wild Bill Hicock, who was shot and killed during a Poker game holding a two-pair hand of aces over eights (which is still known as a dead mans hand among gamblers); and Red Hodges, considered the greatest 7 Card Stud Poker player to have ever lived. 7 Card Stud is still an immensely popular game in Vegas, home games and Internet casinos. Before Texas Hold'em and Omaha Hold'em become prominent in casinos, seven card stud is the most attractive to poker players. Seven card stud is a popular variation of poker stud. Like any variant of poker, this game also uses hand rankings to determine who the winner of the game is. The game offers two betting options to players which are ante bet and bring-in bet.

HOW TO PLAY?

Seven card stud is one of the more traditional forms of poker, and by learning the rules of this well loved game, you can perfect your own strategy and have endless fun with this poker game, as well as its variations. Seven card stud situational rules may vary slightly, depending on the house rules at the venue of play. 7 Card Stud is one of many variations of stud poker. There are dozens of poker games, but few are as exciting and popular as 7 Card Stud. 고스톱

• An ante must be played into the pot by each player
• Two down-cards (hole cards) are dealt as well as one up-card (door card)
• First betting round
• An up-card is dealt (fourth street)
• Second betting round
• Another up-card is dealt (fifth street)
• Third betting round
• Another up-card is dealt (sixth street)
• Fourth betting round
• A final down-card is dealt (river)
• Last betting round
• Showdown