In this variation of 7-Card Stud, the dealer gives each player four face-down cards (one at a time). After examining his cards, each player simultaneously turns any two cards face up. When choosing which cards to expose, it pays to keep surprises (like pairs) in the hole. From this point on, the game is identical to seven-card stud. There is a betting round, and then each player is dealt two face-up cards with a betting round after each. The seventh card is dealt face down, followed by a final betting round and a showdown for high. You may use any five of your seven cards to make your best poker hand. As in seven-card stud, most pots are won by two pairs.
