How to Play Caribbean Stud
Caribbean Stud is a five-card poker game against the dealer. You receive five cards and decide whether to call or fold. The dealer must have Ace-King or better to qualify. If the dealer doesn't qualify, you win even money on the Ante and the Raise pushes.
How to Play
- Place an Ante bet. Optionally place the 5+1 Bonus side bet.
- You receive five cards face up. The dealer receives five cards, one face up.
- Choose Call (place a Raise equal to 2x your Ante) or Fold (lose the Ante).
- The dealer reveals their hand. If the dealer doesn't qualify (below Ace-King), Ante pays 1:1 and Raise pushes.
- If the dealer qualifies and you win, Ante pays 1:1. Raise pays according to a bonus pay table based on hand strength (e.g., Royal Flush pays 100:1 on the Raise).
5+1 Bonus Side Bet
- Evaluates the best five-card poker hand from your 5 cards combined with the dealer's up-card (6 cards total, best 5 used).
- Royal Flush 1000:1, Straight Flush 200:1, Four of a Kind 100:1, Full House 20:1, Flush 15:1, Straight 10:1, Three of a Kind 7:1.
- Resolves independently of the main hand. You can win the side bet while losing the main game.
Millionaire Mode
An optional side bet. Qualifying hands pay from the Millionaire prize pool, up to $1,000,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I fold in Caribbean Stud?
You lose your Ante bet immediately and exit the hand. The dealer does not reveal their remaining cards.
When does the dealer qualify in Caribbean Stud?
The dealer qualifies when holding Ace-King or better. If the dealer fails to qualify, your Ante wins even money and your Raise bet pushes.
What is the 5+1 Bonus side bet in Caribbean Stud?
The 5+1 Bonus is an optional wager that pays based on your five cards combined with the dealer's exposed card. This bet wins or loses independent of the main game outcome.
How much must I raise if I decide to call in Caribbean Stud?
Your Raise bet must equal exactly 2 times your Ante bet. You cannot raise for a different amount.
What happens if the dealer qualifies and I win in Caribbean Stud?
You win even money on your Ante and receive a payout on your Raise based on the poker hand rank. Flush, Full House, and Four of a Kind pay progressively higher amounts.
