7-Card Stud is a game for between two and eight Players, requiring both patience and skill. Five rounds of betting take place during each hand, with the maximum bet being doubled after the third round, inevitably leading to large pots that are won by the Player with the best hand.

Place an ante on the table.

To play 7-Card Stud, you must have enough chips to place an ante and a bet. The ante amount is set by the card room (there is usually no ante amount in very low stakes games).

You are then dealt three cards. Two of which are pocket cards with one being visable.

The Player with the lowest card must bring-in the betting.

•   Fold
•   Call
•   Raise
•   Check
  
   

After all the Players have contributed the same amount into the pot, the Fourth Street betting begins.

The bet amounts are raised to the high limit in the Fifth Street and Sixth Street.

The last phase of 7-Card Stud is the Seventh Street. The outcome of the game is determined in this phase.

• A big pair is worth betting on, unless another Player is betting aggressively on what seems to be a very good hand.
• Fifth Street is a make-or-break point. As the bet amount doubles each round, ensure your hand can produce a win at the end of the game. This will minimize your loss.
• It is advisable to fold if another Player's exposed cards beat your entire hand.
• If you are trying to complete a Sraight, check to see if the cards you need are displayed by another Player. You can then adjust your strategy accordingly.
• Fold when necessary. 7-Card Stud is a game of patience, so do not bet all your money on losing hands.