Understanding the betting rounds and card distribution is crucial to Seven Card Stud.
The Seven Streets of Stud:
1
Third Street (Deal)
2 cards down, 1 up. Lowest up card brings in.
2
Fourth Street
Deal 1 more up card. Highest showing hand acts first.
3
Fifth Street
Deal 1 more up card. Betting often doubles.
4
Sixth Street
Deal 1 more up card. Big bet rounds.
5
Seventh Street (River)
Final card dealt face-down. Final betting round.
Stud Strategy Tip: Early position changes each street based on showing cards, unlike Hold'em where position is fixed. The strongest showing hand always acts first.