Caribbean Stud Poker by RealTime Gaming

There is no denying that Hold’em poker has taken the world by storm. However, there are other ways to play this game! Today, we will take a look at one of these popular variants. Say hello to RTG’s Caribbean Stud Poker! It is a game that gives you the opportunity to win a progressive jackpot. That is, if you can adjust to the slightly different gameplay loop.

As expected, the developer continues to produce high quality graphics. The table looks super cool, and cleanly displays all necessary information. We particularly like the animations! They are fast-paced, but still look smooth as all hell. Great work, RTG!

Betting is made super simple in Caribbean Stud Poker. All you have to do is click the coin, and it will automatically place it as an Ante bet. There is a skull slot, where you can place a single coin to participate in the progressive jackpot side bet. This is an RNG-powered table, so there is no timer pressuring you to decide faster.

After placing your bets, you start the round by pressing Deal. At this point, the game will deal five cards for both you and the dealer. RTG’s release automatically sorts your cards and tells you what combination you have. You can see one of the dealer’s cards. Now, you have to make a decision. If you have a weak hand, you can fold and cut your losses early. If you are confident, you can place a Call bet, worth 2x your ante.

Even a weak player hand can win if the dealer fails to qualify. They must have at least Ace/King or better to keep playing. If the dealer successfully qualifies, then the stronger hand will take the win home.

You can wager anywhere between $1 and $100 while playing Caribbean Stud Poker. While the side bet is available, you cannot bet more than $1 on it per round. Plan your budget around the Call bet, as it dramatically increases your costs.

The best possible payout in this RTG release is the progressive jackpot. However, if you do not play the side bet, the top prize you can earn is a 200:1 payout for a royal flush. How big you win is will be determined by the strength of your hand.

If you bet money on the progressive jackpot side bet, you have a shot at winning the maximum prize! You will need to score a royal flush in order to get the entire progressive jackpot. Alternatively, just a straight flush will pay 10% of the accumulated jackpot. The side bet also pays money for other winning combinations, but those rewards are fixed value wins instead of progressives.