5 card stud poker - Rules

Here are the basic rules of five card stud poker:

1. Place an ante on the table.

Note:
The ante amount is set by the card room.

There is often no ante amount when the game stakes are the casino or poker room minimum.

2. Each Player is dealt two cards: one pocket (down) card and one visible card.

3. The Player with the lowest card showing must bring-in the betting.

4. In the second round, another visible card is dealt to all Players at the table. A round of betting follows. This process continues until each Player has one pocket card and four visible cards.

5. After the last visible card is dealt to each, a final round of betting follows. Remaining Players display their pocket card. The highest hand wins.