Five card stud is a variant of the traditional card game of poker. It is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and typically involves two to ten players. The objective of the game is for each player to have the best five-card hand, based on the ranking of poker hands.
The game begins with each player being dealt one card face down (hole card) and one card face up (door card). The player with the lowest ranking door card starts the round by placing a forced bet called the bring-in. The game then progresses clockwise with each player getting the opportunity to fold, call, raise, or place additional bets.
After the initial betting round, another card is dealt face up to each player, known as the fourth street. A second betting round takes place, starting with the player showing the highest-ranking hand based on their upcards. This pattern continues with the fifth and final card dealt face up to each player, called the river or fifth street, followed by a final betting round.
If there are multiple players remaining after the final betting round, a showdown occurs, where each player reveals their down card and the best hand wins the pot. The ranking of hands follows the standard poker hand hierarchy, with the royal flush being the highest and the high card being the lowest.
Five card stud is a classic poker game that requires skill, strategy, and a good understanding of probabilities to succeed.
