SUPER STUD

Overview

Super Stud is a 7-card stud variant where each player receives four cards face-down plus one face-up door card. After the bring-in bet, each active player calls or raises and simultaneously discards two of their four hole cards, then play continues like standard 7-card stud with three more streets. Best 5-card high hand wins.

Ante

All players post an ante. Maximum 6 players.

The Deal

• Initial deal: Four cards face-down + one face-up door card
• Bring-In: Player with the lowest door card brings in (Low Card Bring-In)
• Discard Round: Each active player calls or raises, then discards exactly two of their four hole cards. Players who fold do not discard.
• Streets 4–6: One card face-up each
• 7th Street: One card face-down

Betting Limits — Small & Big Bets

Super Stud is played fixed limit, with a small bet and a big bet worth double the small bet (e.g. $2 / $4). Small bets apply on third and fourth street; big bets apply on fifth, sixth and seventh street.

Open-pair option on fourth street: if any player is showing a pair in their upcards on fourth street, every player then has the option to bet either the small bet or the big bet for that round.

Final Hand

Best five-card high poker hand from the remaining seven cards (two kept holes + door + four streets). Standard poker rankings apply.

Strategy Tips

• Starting with 4 hole cards gives you a tremendous selection advantage — evaluate all six possible pairs before committing two to your hand
• Prefer pairs and high connectors in your kept holes; fold when your best two hole cards don't complement your door card
• Pay attention to which opponents discard quickly vs. slowly — confident discards often signal a made hand in their two kept cards
• Door card visibility means your opponents can read your board; keep hidden cards that strengthen what isn't visible