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Looking to expand your poker horizons? Mississippi Stud could be the game for you. In this 5-card poker variant, you play solely against yourself and the payout table, rather than battling against the house and your fellow betters. [1] X Research source We’ve covered everything from setup and gameplay to payouts and winning strategies, so you can put your best hand forward as you play Mississippi Stud.
Steps
Section 1 of 6:
Setup
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Place your ante bet on the table and get 2 cards from the dealer. Think of an ante as an “entry fee” for the round. Since you aren’t playing against any opponent, your ante acts as the foundation for your future bets in the game. Once you’ve placed your ante bet, the dealer will hand you 2 cards. [2] X Research source
- Most Mississippi Stud players just put down a single chip as their ante bet.
- Some Mississippi Stud enthusiasts recommend having a pool of at least $400 to work with if you’re starting with a $10 ante.
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The dealer places 3 cards face-down in front of them. These are also known as “community cards”—think of them as an extension of your 2-card hand. You and any other players at the table will be using these community cards to get the best possible 5-card hand.
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Section 3 of 6:
Gameplay
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Fold or make a 3rd Street wager based on the 2 cards in your hand. The first bet in a Mississippi Stud game is known as a “3rd Street” wager, where players can bet 1X, 2X, or 3X the ante bet they just put down. You also have the option to “fold,” or forfeit your bet for the round. [3] X Research source
- If you fold, you’ll lose the ante bet that you placed earlier.
- In a casino, there will be a special spot to place all of your bets, including your 3rd Street wager.
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The dealer turns over the first community card. Examine the card and see how it meshes with your existing cards. Do you already have a pair? Do you think you can build a better card combo with future community cards? These are all important factors to keep in mind as more cards get entered into the game. [4] X Research source
- Let’s say you had a Jack of hearts and an 8 of spades in your hand. The dealer turns over the first community card, revealing a Jack of clubs. You might decide to play a little more aggressively in the next phase of the game since you’ve already scored a pair of Jacks.
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Make a 4th Street (second) wager or fold your hand. Now that you’ve seen the first community card, it’s decision time—do you feel confident to keep betting on your hand, or is a good payout just not in the cards for this round? Place 1X, 2X, or 3X your ante bet in the designated spot, or fold for the rest of the round. [5] X Research source
- The later you decide to fold in the game, the bigger your losses will be.
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The dealer flips over the second community card. Compare the second card with the rest of your hand (including the first community card). Are any good combos popping up? This is the last time you’ll have to brainstorm and strategize before this round ends. [6] X Research source
- If you don’t have a guaranteed win in your hand yet, you might choose to bet 1X the ante instead of going for a larger wager. If you’ve already won the minimum payout, you might be a little more aggressive with your bets.
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Place a 5th Street (third) wager or fold your hand for the round. You know the drill—set down 1X, 2X, or 3X your base ante bet in the 5th Street wager section of the table. If you aren’t feeling confident about your hand, think about folding instead. [7] X Research source
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The dealer reveals the third community card and you collect your winnings. You now have a full, 5-hand card that you can compare to the payout table. Cross-check your cards with the payout and see if you’ve won (and if so, how much). [8] X Research source
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- A standard deck of playing cards
- Poker chips
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Warnings
- If you struggle with a gambling addiction , Mississippi Stud may not be the best game for you. Feel free to call 1-800-522-4700 (National Problem Gambling Helpline) or join your local Gamblers Anonymous group for extra support.Thanks
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References
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