Stud Poker 3D Video Poker: How to Play, Strategy, Tips
Sometimes, you need very little to play lots of games online.
Take Video Poker, for example.
Nail down the basic rules and poker hand ranking, and you’re good to play dozens of different games.
Online Casinos alone offer you plenty of Poker variants to try: Casino Hold’em, Let It Ride Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Three Card Poker, and, of course, Ultimate Texas Hold'em.
While some names are pretty self-explanatory (Casino Hold’em - Casino version of Texas Hold’em Poker, Three Card Poker - played with three-card hands, Video Poker - played on a machine, etc.), have you ever wondered what stud stands for in Poker variant names?
What is Stud Poker 3D
If you take a look at our Poker dictionary, you’ll find the definition of Stud games:
Games in which players get down cards and up cards.
Accordingly, you get multiple betting rounds and you adjust the strategy based on the up cards while speculating what the down cards may be.
Of course, it’s easier said than done. But there’s a way to make the done part easy, too.
Stud Poker 3D is nothing more (or less) than Stud Poker games online.
They are available both in the demo and real money modes, plus, you play against the dealer rather than other players.
How to Play Stud Poker 3D
No matter what variant of Stud Poker 3D you take, the rules will be similar.
First, you need to place your bet to join the game.
This bet is usually called ante, and it’s the only bet you need to place. You place more only if you want to continue playing after seeing your cards.
Then, you will get your cards.
A typical Stud game involves five-card hands, so for the sake of explaining, let’s say you get five cards. All facing up.
It’s the dealer who gets both up and down cards at this point.
If we take the same five-card Stud game, the dealer will get one card up and four hole cards (face down).
That’s when you make your next move.
You can raise (call) or fold (pass).
Raising means you feel good about your hand, and you’re willing to continue playing with a higher wager.
You’ll still have your ante and you’ll make another bet that’s twice the size of it.
For example, if your ante is $1, your raise bet is $2. In total, you wager $3 on this fictional round of Stud Poker 3D.
Don’t raise to pretend you feel good about your cards. Bluffing doesn’t work when you play against the House. The dealer bases their moves based on the predefined rules, not their personal judgment like the players would.
Folding means you aren’t willing to increase your wager. And if it’s a terrible hand, you’re most likely doing the right thing.
You lose your ante (the fictional $1), and you end the round.
Obviously, if you fold, there is no point in talking about what happens next. You lose your ante, and you can play again or leave the table and try your luck on Slot machines. Or whatever suits your gaming taste.
But if you do raise, don’t leave the table just yet.
The dealer gets the remaining four cards (or flips the hole cards face up) and you two compare your hands.
Your win depends on the dealer’s cards more than you think. It’s not only a comparison of who has a better hand. In order for you to win most, the dealer has to qualify - to have at least an Ace-King or better hand.
| Dealer qualifies | Your hand is better | You win even money on the ante and raise bets |
| Dealer qualifies | Dealer’s hand is better | You lose both ante and raise bets |
| Dealer doesn’t qualify | Your hand is better | You win even money on the ante bet and raise bet is a push |
| Dealer doesn’t qualify | Dealer’s hand is better | You win even money on the ante bet and raise bet is a push |
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Stud Poker 3D Strategy
If you have ever tried to learn Blackjack basic strategy, you may hate the word “strategy” altogether.
And Stud Poker 3D will restore your faith in it.
Because it’s the simplest strategy ever. Seriously.
You only need to remember one five-card hand - AxKxJx8x3x:
- If you a have a hand like that (or better) - raise. Every time
- If you have a hand that’s worse - fold. Every time
It’s a mathematically calculated hand that gives you the best odds of winning Stud Poker 3D games.
And let’s be honest, it makes all the sense in the world.
You would never win much with a hand lower than Ace-King because Ace-King is the dealer’s qualifying hand.
Sure, you can hope that the dealer won’t qualify. Then the even money on ante is yours no matter what.
But the dealer will qualify 56 percent of the time. So here goes your ante.
Just remember the AxKxJx8x3x hand, raise or fold accordingly, and you’ll be good.
Good luck!
Stud Poker 3D - FAQs
What is Stud Poker 3D?
Stud Poker 3D is a variant of poker played with face-up and face-down cards. Players only need to beat the dealer to win.
How to play Stud Poker 3D?
To play Stud Poker 3D, you first need to place your bet. Then, you will get five cards, all facing up. The dealer will get one card up and four hole cards (face down). You can then raise, call, or fold. If you raise, the dealer will get their remaining four cards and you two compare your hands. You win if your hand is better than the dealer's hand.
What is the best strategy for Stud Poker 3D?
The best strategy for Stud Poker 3D is to only raise if you have a hand that is better than Ace-King. This is because the dealer needs to have at least an Ace-King to qualify.
Where can I play Stud Poker 3D?
You can play Stud Poker 3D at most online casinos.
What is the difference between Stud Poker 3D and other poker variants?
The main difference between Stud Poker 3D and other poker variants is that all of the player's cards are face-up. This means that the players have more information about the dealer's hand, which can make the game more strategic.