Seven Card Stud Strategy

There are a few basic strategies to follow when playing 7 card stud, based on the opening hands.

Opening Cards	Action
High Three of a Kind (from 10 to Ace)	Bet, raise and re-raise to get as many other players out as possible.
Low Three of a Kind (from 2 to 9)	Check and See to keep other players in the game and increase the pot odds.
High Pair (from 10 to Ace)	If you have the best pair, 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.
Low Pair with a High Odd Card	Play this hand slow. If you don't make Three of a Kind or Two Pair on the next card then consider folding. Avoid playing this hand unless it's higher than anything on the board.
Hidden Low Pair with a Low Odd Card	Play this hand slow. Check or Fold if you don't make Three of a Kind or Two Pair on the next card. Avoid playing this hand unless it's higher than anything on the board.
High Three Card Flush (from 10 to Ace)	Fold if 3 or more of the suit show up elsewhere on the board. Play slow, and Check or Fold if you don't make a four-card flush or a high pair on the next card.
3 Cards of a Straight Flush	Fold if four or more of your key straight flush cards are on the board. Play slow, and Check or Fold if you don't make any four cards to a straight or a four-card flush.

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