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Poker 331: 7 Card Stud Strategy |
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This course will teach you the strategy of what hands to play in 7 Card Stud and how to play them. A major factor in 7 Card Stud strategy in determining what opening hands are worth playing. The following hands are strategically playable 7 Card Stud starting hands. |
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| High Trips (10-A) - Bet, raise and re-raise to get as many other players out as possible. |
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| Low Trips (2-9) - Check and call to keep other players in the game and increase the pot odds. |
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| High Pair (10-A) - If you've got the best pair on the board then bet, raise and re-raise to get as many other players out as possible. Narrow the field and play aggressively until your hand is threatened by a higher one. |
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| Low Pair with a High Kicker - Play this hand slow. If you don't make Trips or Two Pair on the next card then consider folding. Best not to play this hand unless it's higher than anything on the board.. |
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| Concealed Low Pair without High Kicker - Play these slow. Check/fold if you don't make Trips or Two Pair on the next card. Best not to play this hand unless it's higher than anything on the board. |
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| High Overcards - Play these slow if you've got the highest cards on the board. Check/fold if it doesn't turn into anything by Fourth Street. |
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| High 3 Card Flush - At least two of the cards should be 10 or better. Fold if three or more of the suit show up on the board. Play slow and check/fold if you don't make a four-card flush or a high pair on the next card. Don't play to a low Flush or low Straight. |
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| Any 3 Cards to a Straight Flush - Fold if four or more of your key straight flush cards are on the board. Play slow and check/fold if you don't make any four cards to a straight or a four-card flush. |
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Play aggressively when you start with a high pair. It's in your best interest to eliminate as many plays as possible before a better hand shows up. |
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Play slow when starting with a draw hand like three to a straight or a flush. It's in your best interest to keep players in to build the pot odds in case your hand pans out. It's also a good idea to begin less aggressively when starting with trips. Hold of until Fifth Street in order to slowly build the pot. |
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Your best information will come from the board. Make sure you watch what's out there and alter your Stud strategy accordingly. It's usually a good idea to fold if your complete hand is beaten on the board, unless you are playing a strong draw hand, sach as a Straight Flush. |
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Your second best source of information is your opponents themselves. If you're playing online this resource will be greatly diminished. Look closely for player tells and betting style. Make a note of when players bluff and fold. Also, make sure to vary your own play. Your opponents will be watching you as well. Don't be afraid of getting caught bluffing once in while, it can payoff down the line. |
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The key to winning in 7 Card Stud lies in your first four cards. If your hand doesn't develop the way you'd like, then cut it loose. It's best to escape early and minimize your losses. Wait for the strong hands to make your move. |
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