Mississippi Stud Poker is a popular casino table game that combines elements of traditional poker with a unique twist. Here’s a quick rundown of how to play:
1. **Ante Bet**: Players start by placing an ante bet to get into the game.
2. **Deal**: Each player is dealt two cards face down, and three community cards are placed face down in the center of the table.
3. **First Decision**: After looking at their two cards, players can either fold (losing their ante) or make a bet called the "3rd Street" bet, which can be 1 to 3 times the ante.
4. **Reveal and Second Decision**: The first community card is revealed. Players can then place another bet (1 to 3 times the ante) or fold.
5. **Third Decision**: The second community card is revealed. Players can place another bet (1 to 3 times the ante) or fold.
6. **Final Reveal**: The final community card is revealed, and players’ hands are evaluated based on the best five-card poker hand they can make with their two cards and the three community cards.
7. **Payouts**: Payouts are based on the strength of the hand, with a pair of 6s or better usually being the minimum hand to win. The payout table usually looks something like this:
- Royal Flush: 500 to 1
- Straight Flush: 100 to 1
- Four of a Kind: 40 to 1
- Full House: 10 to 1
- Flush: 6 to 1
- Straight: 4 to 1
- Three of a Kind: 3 to 1
- Two Pair: 2 to 1
- Pair of Jacks or Better: 1 to 1
- Pair of 6s through 10s: Push
The goal is to make the best possible poker hand using your two cards and the three community cards. It’s a fun game with a good mix of strategy and luck!
