7 card stud poker is a popular version of the poker game, which can be found in many online poker rooms. Here you can learn about 7 card stud poker rules and strategy. In addition, you can find here links to the most recommended online poker rooms where you can play 7 card stud poker in a safe and secure environment.

Between 2 and 8 players can participate in one 7 card stud poker game.

Third Street

The 7 card stud poker game starts with each player placing an ante. Then, the dealer deals each players 3 cards: 2 face down cards, and 1 card face up.

Fourth Street

The first betting round starts with the player whose face up card is the lowest who forced to place a bet. The 7 card stud poker game continues with the player to his left who chooses between calling a bet, raising or folding. The dealer deals a second face up card to each player. The second round of betting begins with the player with the highest face up cards.

Fifth Street

The dealer deals an additional face up card to each player. Again, the betting round starts with the player whose hand is the highest. Traditionally, at this betting round the big bets are being placed.

Sixth Street

The dealer deals another face up card to each player. Once again, the player with the best exposed hand starts the final betting round.

Seventh Street

At the final round, also known as the river, the dealers deals a face down card to each player. The final round of betting starts by the player with the best face up cards.

The Showdown

After the last betting round at the 7 card stud poker game, all the remaining players are revealing their five-card hands. The 7 card stud poker winner is the player with the best five card hand created of the three dealt face down cards and the four face down cards.