Seven Card Stud
A no-community-card classic — lots of information, lots of memory.
Before the Hold'em boom, Stud was the most popular poker variant. You receive seven cards across five betting rounds — three face down, four face up — and form your best five-card hand.
Rules
- No community cards
- Ante + bring-in instead of blinds
- Fixed Limit is standard
- Five betting rounds (3rd–7th street)
How to play
- Pay ante
- Receive three cards (two down, one up)
- Bring-in from the lowest up card
- Further up cards and betting through 7th street
Tips & Strategy
- Track opponents' up cards
- Prefer starting hands with live cards
- Pay attention to door card and trends
Common mistakes
- Ignoring dead cards
- Sticking too long with 4-card draws
Odds & Probability
Betting rounds
5
Cards per player
7
Limit structure
usually Fixed Limit
Skill edge is high because memory and observation of up cards translate directly into EV.
FAQ
＋Where can I find Stud online?
Big poker rooms like PokerStars or GGPoker — usually only active at mid-stakes.