Like I said earlier, 7 card stud reigned supreme in the poker world before the start of the Texas hold’em poker boom some years ago. After that, you’ll have to acquire practical experience by playing the game, preferably not live at a casino at first. The first things you have to learn about 7 card stud are the rules, setup, and skills/strategies required to win.

In this article, I’ll be providing a comprehensive guide to help people that are new to the game. Even though 7 card stud isn’t at the top of poker’s pecking order anymore, there’s still significant interest in the game.

7 card stud used to be the most-played variant of poker until it was dethroned by Texas Hold’em.