Cyberstud Poker is a game of chance and skill. It pits you against the dealer. You are dealt a hand of five cards, and the dealer is dealt one card facing up. Based on the strength of your hand and on the value of the dealer�s one card you must decide whether to increase your bet to maximize your winnings or to fold to minimize your loss. Should you choose to call (i.e. not fold) and should the dealer�s hand �qualify� (contain an Ace-King pair or better) you will be paid out according to a schedule based on the value of your hand.

Cyperstud Poker features

The Deal button starts a new game of Cyberstud Poker.

Use the Call button when you feel your hand can beat the hand the dealer will draw. You will not be allowed to Call if you don't have sufficient funds to bet.

The Fold button ends your hand. You have surrendered and will lose your ante. You should use the fold button only if you are sure your hand can not beat any potential hand the dealer might draw.

Playing the game

In this game its you against the dealer! The object is to beat the dealer�s poker hand.

At the beginning of each game, you are required to put up an �Ante� bet. This amount appears on the Ante box. You may use larger chip sizes by selecting the relevant size you desire from the �Chip Size� menu.

Once you have set your �Ante� bet, press the �Deal� button. You will be dealt 5 cards and the dealer 1 card, all these cards will be turned face up. If your hand consists of any of the poker combinations it will show which combination next to the cards dealt. You now have the choice to 'Call' or 'Fold', by pressing the appropriate button.

If you fold, you will automatically lose your Ante and can start again. If you 'Call' an additional wager equal to double the Ante is required. This second amount is called your 'Bet'. The Bet is automatically deducted from your balance when you press the �Call� button. If you do not have the funds to make the Bet you will not be able to complete the game. You must go and purchase additional credits before completing this hand. Once you 'Call' the dealer is dealt a further 4 cards which are then revealed to the player.

If the dealer�s hand does not have a rank of at least an ace-king the dealer fails to qualify. If this occurs the game is over. Your bet is returned to you together with double your ante, irrespective of the value of your cards.

If the dealer�s hand does qualify (i.e. the dealer has a hand of an ace-king or higher), it is then compared to the player�s hand. If the dealer�s hand is superior, the player loses both his �Ante� and his bet. If the dealer�s hand is inferior, the player receives twice his �Ante� and is paid out on his bet according to the payout schedule. The odds that your hand will pay out will be shown with the hand information that is displayed on screen during play, which will be as shown in the �Payout Schedule�.

If both the dealer�s and player�s -hands tie on rank, the party with the next highest-ranking card is the winner. If there is an absolute tie, you get all your money back.

Once the game is over, you will have the chance to change your Ante and begin again.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not got enough credits to make an Ante and a bet, you will receive a notification that you have insufficient funds to continue playing. At this point you will have to purchase more credits to play.

Cyperstud poker rules

Like any other game Cyberstud Poker has certain rules.

The Dealer must get at least an Ace-King to qualify. Should the dealer fail to qualify the player will be paid his bet and double his ante.

The game is played with a single standard deck of 52 cards and has no wild cards.

Your ante will remain on the table until the game is completed.

The Poker hands

These are the combinations that make up the standard poker hands and will be used in calculating the winnings of the player in this particular game.

Royal Flush
This is the highest hand in Poker and consists of the following cards:
E.g. A K Q J 10 all of the same suit.

Straight Flush
This is a combination of five sequential cards of the same suit.
E.g. 7 8 9 10 J of diamonds.

Four of a Kind
This is a combination of four of the same cards.
E.g. four 10's or four Jacks.

Full House
This is a combination of three cards of one denomination and two cards of another denomination.
E.g. K K K 9 9 or A A Q Q Q etc.

Flush
Five cards of the same suit.
E.g. 5 J 7 Q K of Hearts.

Straight
Five cards in sequence of any suit.
E.g. 6 7 8 9 10 or 8 9 10 J Q.

Three of a Kind
Three cards of the same denomination and two unmatched cards.
E.g. K K K 3 6 or 5 5 5 K 9.

Two Pairs
Two different pairs and any fifth card.
E.g. J J 4 4 6 or A A Q Q K.

One Pair
Two cards of the same denomination.
E.g. 7 7 3 J K or K K A 3 J.

Ace-King
The hand includes an ace and a king.
E.g. 7 3 1 A K or K A 3 J 7.