Cyberstud Poker: What is Cyberstud Poker?

Cyberstud Poker is a game of skill and chance, pitting you against the dealer. You are dealt a hand of five cards and the dealer is dealt five cards, one of which is placed face up. Based on the value of your hand and the dealer's upturned card, you must decide to either increase your bet to maximize your winnings, or to fold to minimize your loss.

If the dealer's hand qualifies, - contains and Ace-King pair or better (necessary in Cyberstud Poker), and you choose to call and not fold, you will be paid out according to a schedule based on the value of your hand.

Playing the Game

In Cyberstud Poker it's you against the dealer! The object is to beat the dealer's poker hand.

At the beginning of each game you are required to place an initial bet, known as an Ante. This amount appears on the Ante information box. You can change your Ante between games.

Once you have set your Ante, click the Deal button. You will be dealt a hand of five cards and the dealer one card. The rest of the dealer's cards will only be dealt after you have chosen to call or fold.

You can now choose to call or fold, by clicking the appropriate button.

If you fold, you will automatically lose your Ante and can start again. If you call an additional wager equal to double the Ante is required. This second wager is called your Bet and is automatically deducted from your balance when you click the call button. If you do not have the funds to make the Bet you will not be able to call. If you want to call you must purchase additional credits before completing this hand. Once you call the dealer's remaining four cards are dealt.

If the dealer's hand does not have a rank of an Ace-King or higher, the dealer
fails to qualify and the game is over. Your bet will be returned to you with a double your Ante, irrespective of the value of your cards.

If the dealer's hand does qualify, it is compared to your hand. If the dealer's hand is higher, you will lose both your Ante and your Bet. If the dealer's hand is lower, you will receive twice your Ante and will be paid out on your Bet according to the payout schedule. The odds that your hand will pay out, as per the Payout Schedule, will be shown with the hand information displayed on screen during play.

If your hand and the dealer's tie on rank, whoever has the next highest ranking card is the winner. If there is an absolute tie, you will get all your money back.

Once the game is over, you will have the chance to change your Ante and begin again.

Cyberstud Poker Rules

Cyberstud Poker is played with a single standard deck of 52 cards and has no wild
cards.

The Dealer must get at least an Ace-King to qualify. Should the dealer fail to qualify you will be paid your bet and double your Ante.

Your Ante will remain on the table until you choose to call or fold and complete the game.

The Cyberstud Poker Payout Schedule

Below is the payout schedule of winning hands.

A more comprehensive set of Cyberstud instructions is included with most online casino software.