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Invented in the 1980s specifically to attract poker players to the main casino floor, Caribbean Stud is a fantastic, fast-paced table game.

This completely eliminates the need to maintain a "poker face" or worry about someone aggressively raising your bets.
The Basic Rules: Ante and Deal
Every round of Caribbean Stud begins with the player placing a mandatory initial wager known as the "Ante" bet.

They must either "Fold" and immediately lose their Ante, or "Call" (also known as "Play") by placing a bet exactly twice the size of their Ante.
You cannot draw or exchange any cards; you play the five dealt to youPlayers are strictly forbidden from showing their cards to other playersThe entire game relies on one single "Fold or Play" decision Understanding the Dealer's Hand
If the player decides to "Call" and double their bet, the dealer flips over their remaining four hidden cards to reveal their hand.

Crucially, if the dealer does not qualify, the player's massive "Call" bet simply pushes (ties) and is returned, regardless of how strong the player's hand was.
Optimal Strategy and the Progressive Jackpot
The golden rule is incredibly simple: Always fold any hand weaker than Ace-King, and always play any hand containing a Pair or better.

While the house edge on this specific side bet is astronomically high (often over 25%), the lure of a multi-million dollar payout makes it incredibly popular.
Hand HeldOptimal Strategy DecisionAny Pair or BetterAlways PLAY (Call)Weaker than Ace-KingAlways FOLD
Caribbean Stud offers a fantastic, low-stress bridge between the intense strategy of the poker room and the pure luck of the casino pit.