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Caribbean Stud Poker Terminology

The following terms are often used when playing caribbean stud poker.

Ace-King - A five card hand whereas the the total value is less than a pair but contains an Ace and a King

Ante Bet - This is where the mandatory initial bet is placed prior to the dealing of the hand

Ante Box - The area in front of the raise bet box where the player's ante bet is placed

Bonus Payout - The amount paid to a player when the dealer qualifies and the player has placed a raise bet. This is not the progressive jackpot payout

Fold - When a player chooses to surrender their hand instead of making a raise bet to continue

Progressive Bet - This bet is made prior to the dealing of the hand and indicates that the player wishes to participate in the progressive jackpot bet. The bet is $1 and is placed above the ante bet wager spot

Progressive Jackpot - The total amount of money currently available on the jackpot meter. This amount varies from casino to casino and day-to-day

Progressive Payout Schedule - The amount the casino will pay to qualifying hands for players that have placed the progressive bet


Progressive Slot - The slotted area of the playing table where a player places their $1 progressive jackpot bet

Push - A hand whereas the dealer and the player tie. Neither the player nor the dealer wins when this occurs

Upcard - The one card the dealer places face up for the entire table to see once the cards have been dealt