How to Play Mississippi Stud
Mississippi Stud is a five-card poker game where you make raise-or-fold decisions as community cards are revealed. You start with two cards and three community cards are revealed one at a time. You can raise 1x to 3x your Ante at each street, or fold.
How to Play
- Place an Ante bet.
- You receive two cards. Three community cards are dealt face down.
- First street: raise 1x-3x or fold.
- Second community card is revealed. Raise 1x-3x or fold.
- Third community card is revealed. Raise 1x-3x or fold.
- Your best five-card hand (your two + three community cards) is evaluated. Jacks or better wins.
Pay Table
- Royal Flush: 500:1. Straight Flush: 100:1. Four of a Kind: 40:1. Full House: 10:1. Flush: 6:1. Straight: 4:1. Three of a Kind: 3:1. Two Pair: 2:1. Jacks or Better: 1:1.
3 Card Bonus Side Bet
- Evaluates the best three-card poker hand from your 2 hole cards + the first community card. Resolves early, as soon as the first community card flips.
- Straight Flush 40:1, Three of a Kind 30:1, Straight 6:1, Flush 3:1, Pair 1:1.
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 during Mississippi Stud?
When you fold, you lose your Ante bet and your raise bet for that street. The hand ends immediately and you sit out until the next round begins.
Can I raise more than 3x my Ante on any street?
No, the maximum raise at each street is 3x your original Ante bet. You can raise 1x, 2x, or 3x, or fold.
How many community cards are revealed in total?
Three community cards are revealed one at a time across three streets. You make raise-or-fold decisions after each card is revealed.
What poker hand do I need to win in Mississippi Stud?
You must make a pair or better using your two hole cards and the three community cards to win. A high card does not qualify, and you lose your bets if you cannot make a pair.
When do I place my raise bets during the game?
You place a raise bet at each street after viewing the newly revealed community card. You decide to raise 1x-3x your Ante or fold before the next card is revealed.
