When playing Stud Poker players are dealt only several cards from the very beginning. Players get 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 gambler to the dealer’s left starts. After the deal each player makes a bet and receives one more card. One more betting round and the players are dealt all cards face up, except the last one. The showdown occurs after the last card is dealt and the player with the highest hand is the winner. Internet Jackpot Poker Showdown.