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7 Card Stud Poker – strategies for a winning hand
Posted by PokerBarney on 12:03PM, 21st Jun 2007
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In High card games such as the Seven Card Stud Poker, winning hands are determined by highest pairs or highest pairs of two rather than by straights, flushes and other big hands.
So, the best strategies in a seven card stud poker involve starting with a high pair and rapidly eliminating as many players as possible. Alternately, you can start slow play and drawing hands such as three to a straight or a flush. Through this, you ensure that other players are building the pot odds. You can also employ slow play starting trips till the 5th card. With this strong starting card, you have some players around.
It is always best if you avoid beginning with a small pair if they are not concealed or when you feel your sidecard is potent enough to beat the board. Ensure that you do not play three to a low straight or a low flush. Keep a close watch on the board to identify key cards that have the potential for negating your chances of making a good hand and also keep an eye on potentially dangerous ... more.
