seven-card stud

Seven-card stud is a popular poker variant where players receive seven cards throughout the game. Initially, two cards are dealt face down and one face up, followed by a betting interval. Three more face-up cards and one final face-down card are then dealt, with betting after each round. At the showdown, each player selects the best five of their seven cards to form their poker hand.12

This game can be played high-low, meaning the highest and lowest hands split the pot. In some variations, players can compete for both halves of the pot by declaring their intention before the showdown. Seven-card stud is widely played in homes, clubs, and tournaments, and it is particularly favored by players skilled at adapting their strategies based on the visible cards.1