Caribbean Stud Learn Rules and Strategies Like “Let it Ride”, “Caribbean Stud” is based on five-card stud and is played on a black jack style table; Like black jack, the player has to beat the dealer. The most unusual feature of “Caribbean Stud” is that it is the first table game to offer a progressive jackpot. Basic play: Players place an ante bet before the cards are dealt. The minimum is $5 at most tables.

Each player receives five cards, face down. The dealer takes four facedown cards and one-up card. The player then decides, based on his own hand and the dealers up card, whether to fold or call. If you fold, you forfeit your ante bet. If you decide to play, your call bet must be double your ante. If your ante is $5, your call bet must be $10; if your ante is $10, your call bet must be $20. After the call bets are made, the dealer reveals his four down-cards. The progressive jackpot bet: The bet on the progressive jackpot in “Caribbean Stud” is a side bet on your hand, not dependent on whether you beat the dealer. At most casinos, this is a $1 bet. You are not required to place the jackpot bet to play the game, but you won’t be eligible for any payouts from the progressive pool if you don’t.