The foundation of Caribbean Stud Poker lies with the traditional Stud Poker game but combines the opportunity to play against the House and win big.
Carribean Stud Poker is played with one standard deck of playing cards and has the added excitement of a progressive jackpot.
To join in the action, simply place your cash on the table and the Dealer will exchange it for gaming chips – then you’re ready to go! After playing, go to the cashier to change any winnings back to cash or take them to another table to continue the fun.
To achieve a five-card Poker hand higher than that of the Dealer and to win an additional jackpot bonus (optional) by being dealt one of the top five Poker hands. The hands in Caribbean Stud Poker are the same as in draw poker.
The rankings of the hands are shown below:
First place a bet in the ‘Ante’ box. You also have the option of placing an additional bet in the illuminated Jackpot area – this makes you eligible for Jackpot bonuses. After your Ante bet has been placed, all players and the Dealer receive five cards face down. One of the Dealer’s cards is then turned face up, providing a window to the House’s hand.
First, look at your cards without revealing them to other players or the Dealer. If you think that you can beat the Dealer’s hand, place your cards face down in the ‘Bet’ area and make an additional wager which must be twice the value of your ‘Ante’. Place your Bet on top of your cards. If you’re not confident you can beat the Dealer’s hand, you may ‘fold’ by placing your cards face down next to your Ante and forfeit your Ante wager.
After all players have either folded or bet, the Dealer displays the House hand. To continue (qualify), the Dealer must have at least an Ace and King. If not, all Ante wagers are paid at even money, and all other bets are considered inactive. If you can beat the Dealer's qualifying hand, you will be paid even money on your Ante wager, and varying odds on your Bet depending on the hand you make. If the Dealer’s qualifying hand is higher than your hand, you lose both your Ante and Bet.
If you entered the Jackpot by placing your side bet and your hand qualifies for a payout, you win. The amount you win will be appropriate to your hand regardless of the strength of the Dealer’s hand.
Caribbean Stud Poker tables have varying minimum and maximum bets. Before you sit down, please check the sign displaying the betting range at the table.
As with all Table Games, if you are not sure about a bet or the rules of the game, just ask one of our friendly Table Games staff for assistance. They will be happy to explain anything about the game that you may not understand or provide you with further information in relation to the rules.
SKYCITY prides itself on being a responsible host. As such, we would encourage you to play only at levels you can afford. Remember - you must be aged 20 years or older to enter the gaming areas of SKYCITY.
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