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Caribbean Stud Poker
Welcome to the poker islands. Based on the rules of 5-Card Stud, Caribbean Stud Poker pits the player against the house, along with a possible 100 to 1 payout!
How to Play
The Dealer’s Hand
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If the dealer doesn’t qualify:
The player wins even money on the Ante bet and pushes on their raise.
If the dealer qualifies with a higher hand than the player:
The player loses all bets.
If the dealer qualifies with a lower hand than the player:
The player wins even money on their Ante, and wins according to a pay table for any raise bets.
Players that made the progressive side bet are paid out only if they have a flush or better.
Odds
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Like all poker games, the outcome of Caribbean Stud is impossible to predict. How the cards might fall is anyone’s guess. The game has a house edge of 5.2%.
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