Caribbean Poker: How to Play and Win

Lina Almans

14 August 2023

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Caribbean Poker — variation of traditional poker. The special feature of this game is that the participants play against the dealer and not against each other. Another feature is the possibility to win the jackpot.

What Is Caribbean Poker

Caribbean stud poker is a casino game where you face off against the dealer in a 5-card showdown. No other players, no bluffing. Just you and the dealer. The goal of the game is – beat the dealer by forming the better hand.

House Edge	Ante Bet	Jackpot Bet	Qualifying Hand
5.22%*	Required	Optional	A-K for dealer

* with perfect strategy

How to Play Caribbean Stud Poker

The Early Game

Ready to play? Put your ante up on the table. Want a shot at the jackpot? Throw in $1. The dealer gives you and themselves 5 cards each, face down. Then shows one card.

Keep in mind: The house edge is 5.22%, so you lose $5.22 per $100 bet.

The Middle Game

Now you have two choices: fold or raise.

Fold: Lose your ante and jackpot bet (if any).
Raise: Double your ante bet.

The Late Game

After everyone has made their decision, the dealer shows their cards. The dealer needs at least A-K to qualify.

No A-K? You win 1:1 on your ante and push on your raise (get it back).
A-K or better? You compare your hand with the dealer’s. The best poker hand wins.

The Result

Win: Get 1:1 on your ante and a payout on your raise based on your hand rank.
Loss: The house takes both bets.

Hand Rank	Payout
Royal Flush	100:1
Straight Flush	50:1
Quads	20:1
Boat	7:1
Flush	5:1
Straight	4:1
Trips	3:1
Two Pair	2:1
Pair or A-K	1:1

Winning the Jackpot

Made the jackpot bet at the beginning? You can win extra cash if you have a flush+.

Hand	Payout
Royal Flush	100% of jackpot
Straight Flush	10% of jackpot
Quads	$500
Boat	$100
Flush	$50

Did you know?

Caribbean stud poker is a brainchild of poker pro named David Sklansky, but he couldn’t patent it due to legal issues. The game was later brought to Aruba by another poker player and became popular in the Caribbean islands.

Where to play Caribbean Poker for free?

Do you want to play Caribbean poker online? You can do it on the 1xBet website. It’s easy and fun: you can also try the game in demo mode (for free). The game is powered by BETSOFT, a company that provides Caribbean Stud Poker for 1xBet and other platforms.

Don’t forget to use the 1xbet promo code to sign up.