Objective of the Game
The goal of Oasis Stud, a variant of Stud Poker, is to obtain the highest poker hand and win the bets placed by the other players.
Requirements
- A standard 52-card poker deck
- 2 to 8 players
- Chips or similar items to make bets
Game Play
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Blinds or Antes: Before the start of a round, the players pay either blinds or antes as per the pre-established rule. Usually, there is a small and a big blind, or all players pay a small mandatory bet (ante).
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Dealing the Cards:
- Each player is initially dealt two cards face down (Hole Cards).
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Following this, three community cards are dealt face up in the center of the table (Flop).
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Betting Round:
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Players begin to bet based on their two hole cards and the three flop cards. Betting actions include checking, betting, raising, calling, and folding. The order of actions depends on the position at the table.
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Turn and River:
- After the first betting round, an additional card is placed face up in the center (Turn).
- Followed by another betting round.
- Finally, a last card is added to the community cards (River).
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A final betting round ensues leading to a showdown.
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Showdown:
- Remaining players show their cards. The best five-card hand based on the seven available cards (five community and two hole) wins the pot.
- Hand strength follows the traditional poker ranking, which includes: Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Four of a Kind, Full House, Flush, Straight, Three of a Kind, Two Pair, One Pair, and High Card.
Strategic Tips
- Note Position: Players in late positions have more information and should act more aggressively.
- Pot Control: Try to control the size of the pot with your bets and raises.
- Strategic Bluffs: Bluffing can be effective when you choose the right moment and opponents.
Good luck playing Oasis Stud! Remember poker etiquette and have fun.
