In this common variation of 5-Card Stud, both the first and last cards are dealt face down. This lends a little more mystery to the game, perhaps enough to entice more players to stay in the pot. The first card is dealt face down to each player. Three more are dealt face up with a betting round after each. The last card is dealt “down and dirty” followed by a final betting round. The best high hand wins the showdown, and you’ll usually need a pair.
