Caribbean Poker
Caribbean Stud Poker is one of the oldest proprietary table games.
There was a time that it was available at most locations. These days, there are only two Las Vegas casinos with Caribbean Stud Poker
On this page we tell you where you can play Caribbean Stud Poker in Las Vegas in 2021, and include details of the house rules. We also explain how to play the game.
Caribbean Stud Poker. This American casino game, also known as Caribbean Poker or Cyberstud Poker, is not really a poker game since players play against the bank rather than against each other.The adjective 'stud' is also misleading, since players receive all five cards before betting, not one card at a time with a betting round after each as in real stud poker. Caribbean Stud Poker may be the most popular form of poker in terms of casino table games, but stud poker isn’t nearly the top dog in the poker room. There, Texas Hold’em is king, and with almost all of the world’s biggest tournaments played in that format, it is likely to remain the most popular poker game for a long time.
If you know the basics of five-card stud poker, you'll fit right in at the Caribbean Stud Poker table. Just remember that you're playing against the Dealer, not the other Players, so you don't have to worry about figuring out everyone else's strategy.
Where to Play Caribbean Stud Poker in Las Vegas
These casinos once offered multiple Caribbean Stud Poker tables. Today, there is only one at each. There is a progressive jackpot on a dealt royal flush that is shared between the casinos. A straight flush takes home 10 percent of the progressive jackpot.
The minimum bet at both Venetian and Palazzo is $10. That is down from $15 in previous years. The maximum bet is $2,000. The progressive jackpot bet is $1.
All Las Vegas Casinos With Caribbean Stud Poker
Min Bet | # of Tables | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Palazzo | 10 | 2000 | 1 |
| Venetian | 10 | 2000 | 1 |
A hand of Caribbean Stud Poker starts with the player making an ante and an optional progressive jackpot bet. The player and dealer receive five cards. One of the dealer’s cards is exposed.
The player decides whether to fold the ante and bonus bet or double the ante to play. If the player raises, the dealer’s hand is exposed. The dealer must have at least ace-high to qualify. If the dealer does not qualify, the ante wins and the raise pushes. The side bet plays whether the dealer qualifies or not.
Caribbean Poker Rules
If the dealer qualifies, it is compared to the player’s hand. If the house has a better hand than the player, the player loses the raise and ante. If the player and dealer have the same hand, these bets push. The player wins the ante and raise by beating the dealer. The ante and progressive bet are paid based on the strength of the winning hand.
Caribbean Poker online, free
This guide to Caribbean Stud Poker in Las Vegas forms part of our detailed survey of all table games in Vegas. Carried out annually every year by local gambling expert John Mehaffey, it will help you find the best casinos to play any game you choose. Take a look at the following page to find out more.