In Stud Poker players receive only some of their cards at the beginning of the game. 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. In Stud Poker each player receives one card face down and one card face up (5 card stud) or 2 cards down and 1 card up (7 card). The game starts with the player to the dealer’s left. After the deal there is a betting round. Each player receives one more card. Players receive all cards except the last one face up after the betting round. The last card is dealt to each player and the showdown occurs. The player with the strongest hand wins. Online Jackpot Poker Hand.