In Stud Poker players receive only some of their cards at the beginning of the game. Players receive the rest of the cards during the betting rounds. The example of Stud Poker is the game with the same name - Stud Poker. If you play 5 card Stud you will receive one card face down and one face up, 7 card Stud – 2 cards face down and one face up. The player to the dealer’s left begins. After the deal there is a betting round. Each player receives one more card. One more betting round and the players are dealt all cards face up, except the last one. The last card is dealt to each player and the showdown occurs. The player with the strongest hand wins. Casino Stud Poker Hold.