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Five Card Stud Strategies
Five Card
Stud is mostly a game of high cards and pairs. It is not advisable to play
for straights and flushes unless you have three cards to a straight flush
on third street, or it looks like you might luck into a straight or flush
on fourth. With only one down card, it is easier than most games to put
your opponents on hands. Pay close attention to how they each play.
Usually don't start without either a pair or at least one live card that
beats the board. Fold if you do not have at least a pair in the first
three cards. Almost always fold when you are beaten on the board and do
not have a good draw to the best hand. Don’t play low cards in the hole,
and if that’s all you have against apparent strong hands then fold.
Beware of paired door cards which can often mean trips
if it is a low pair. It may be good to get caught bluffing once in a
while. This is a way of varying your play by not being too predictable.
You lose a few chips when it does not work, but can pay off big when you
get called. Remember always look for reasons to fold early, when someone
else gets the card you wanted or you suspect you are trying to beat a
better hand.
Have fun and best of luck.
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