We have already covered the basics as far as seven card stud, and as you know this is not an easy game, especially if you are playing for money or at a big tournament, even more if it’s H.O.R.S.E one. When it comes to strategy, seven card stud is highly complicated, because of 2 factors:
- Most of the times you are going to be called
- Most people don’t really know how to play the game
This can be beneficial as well as harmful for your play; while it can dramatically increase your winnings, it can also give your opponents chances to get and catch a good hand.
You must watch your opponents open cards, and act depending on this. If you have a possible flush count the cards that could help you complete the hand, let’s say you have 3 spades. This means you will need 2 out of the pending 11 cards in the deck that are a spade. However, if your opponents’ show 4 of those spades in their hands on their open cards, this is not a good bet, most likely you are not going to be able to catch the flush. The same happens with high cards or cards you need for straights or better.
Another important factor for you to consider is the bankroll you will have to bring in into a table, when you play at ring games that is. Most experts suggest at least 10 to 20 times, but for these games we suggest at least 40 to 60 times the stakes, as you will be tempted to call more bets and raises as the hand goes.
When playing a tournament however, it is important you don’t over pay, if by the 5th street you don’t have good chances of catching a good hand, fold it, don’t risk more chips. These small chips can cost you at the end of the day and can decide whether you are kept in or out.
It is important to maintain a constant in all poker games: practice. The more you play, the more you will know how to react towards the different scenarios that show up at a table. You will not only know how to play your cards, but how your opponents will play, even if it is the first time you play against them, they will match the gaming style of a player you previously faced.
All we can suggest is play very smartly; do not try to steal pots like in other games as it is very likely you will get caught. Bring enough funds into the table to pay the raises and bets from other players. And always, always look at the cards you hold and the open ones from your opponents. Good luck at the tables and just remember it’s not worth risking it all in one hand you could get than in a hand you already have!
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