Caribbean Stud Poker is a popular poker variant with rules that are similar to those of Five Card Stud Poker. The main difference between Caribbean Stud Poker and other poker games is that instead of playing against other players, you are playing against the house.Since Caribbean Stud Poker is a game where you play against the house, there is no bluffing involved, and it is more a game of chance than of skill.

Caribbean Stud Poker is popular because it is relatively easy to learn – instead of having several phases and community cards, the game involves you putting down an ante, then five cards being dealt each to you and the house. You can see your cards, plus one of the dealers cards, and make your betting decisions based on that information. In the United Kingdom, Caribbean Stud Poker is usually referred to by the name 'Casino Five Card Stud Poker', and the odds offered for certain bets differ slightly, with some casinos not offering the jackpot prize.

Online Caribbean Stud has again changed the way players view the game. The only difference between Caribbean Stud in a land-based casino and an online version is the solitary nature of the game. Even though a player is only playing against the dealer, the land-based casino tables seat up to seven people and a person is hardly ever playing alone. With online Caribbean Stud, it really is just you and the game. The slow nature of the game, simple rules, and the available free practice version at Online-Casino.com make this game a great start for beginning casino or poker players online.

The game begins with your stake which is set prior to the dealing of cards. Each player must decide how much to wager on the upcoming hand and place that bet on the "Ante" box. The players must also choose at this point whether they want to bet for the Progressive Jackpot, and if so they place a $1 coin (provided by the dealer in exchange for money or chips) in the slot. Players that are hoping to win the Jackpot or any part of it will be indicated by the lights which illuminate the slot of those particular players who are "in" for the next five cards.

Five cards are then dealt face down to each player by the dealer. The dealer also takes five cards, four of which are face down and one is placed face up for all to see. You then look at the five cards that you have been dealt and must decide whether to play them or fold. Players that fold lose their Ante bet and Progressive bet had they played one. There is therefore something of an incentive to play rather than sit on the sidelines waiting for the best cards. If you chose to play then you must place two times your Ante in the Bet box. This is known as your call.

Once all the players have decided whether they will play or fold, the dealer reveals his cards. You had the advantage of seeing one of his cards prior to betting so you have a slight advantage in that regard, but the dealer retains the overall advantage in that he must qualify for the call bets to count. To qualify the dealer must have Ace King or a higher hand. If the dealer does not qualify then regardless of what you held you receive double your Ante bet but your call bet will be returned to you with no further gain. If the dealer qualifies (has AK or higher) then your cards will be turned over by the dealer to see if you have a higher five card stud poker hand than the house. If you do then you receive a multiple of your call bet in accordance with the call bet payout table.

The Progressive Jackpot is an entirely separate game which pays out whether the dealer qualifies or not. A progressive win takes place is you have been dealt a five card flush or higher. Should you be lucky enough to get such a hand you will win the multiple shown in the progressive jackpot table displayed here, and also win as part of your Caribbean Stud bet, or call bet which as explained earlier is dependent on the dealer qualifying.

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