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7 Card Poker Casinos

Seven cards, one raise decision, and a bonus paytable that rewards premium hands. A deeper draw makes this stud variant stand out.

12 US venues offer 7 card poker.

House Edge
~4% to 5% (Ante & Play)
RTP
~95% to 96%
Typical Min Bet
$5 to $15
Pace
Moderate
Category
House-Banked Poker
Beginner-friendly

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7 Card Poker is a house-banked stud game where you and the dealer each receive seven cards and form the best possible five-card poker hand. The extra two cards compared to traditional five-card stud gives you more combinations and a better shot at premium hands. You post an Ante, receive your seven cards face up, and decide whether to fold or raise. An optional bonus side bet pays according to an Ante bonus paytable that rewards strong holdings. The game is found at 4 US casinos and appeals to players who want the deeper draw of a seven-card game without the complexity of multi-street betting. You'll find live tables at most major properties. See our full US casino directory for venue contact details and hours.

7 Card Poker takes the classic stud poker formula and adds two extra cards, creating more hand combinations and bigger premium-hand potential. The deeper draw means you see stronger average hands than in five-card stud games, which changes the raise threshold and makes bonus payouts more frequent. The gameplay is straightforward: Ante, receive seven cards, fold or raise. There are no multi-street decisions to navigate. If you enjoy Caribbean Stud Poker or Mississippi Stud, 7 Card Poker offers the same one-decision structure with the added depth of a larger card count.

How to play 7 Card Poker

  1. Place an Ante bet. You may also place an optional Ante Bonus side bet for payouts on premium hands.

  2. The dealer deals seven cards to each player face up and seven cards to the dealer face down.

  3. Arrange your best five-card poker hand from your seven cards. Standard poker hand rankings apply.

  4. Decide to fold (lose your Ante and bonus bet) or raise 1x your Ante to challenge the dealer.

  5. The dealer reveals their best five-card hand. The dealer qualifies with a pair or better.

  6. If you win with a premium hand, the Ante Bonus pays according to the posted paytable — straights pay 1:1, flushes 3:1, full house 5:1, four of a kind 10:1, straight flush 25:1, and royal flush 100:1.

7 Card Poker Rules and Payouts

7 Card Poker is dealt from a standard 52-card deck. Each player receives seven cards face up, and the dealer receives seven cards face down. You arrange your best five-card hand from the seven cards. Standard poker hand rankings apply: high card, one pair, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, royal flush. The dealer qualifies with a pair or better. If the dealer does not qualify, the Ante pays even money and the Play bet pushes. If the dealer qualifies and you win, the Ante pays 1:1 and the Play bet pays 1:1. If the dealer wins, you lose both.

The Ante Bonus side bet is separate from the main game. It pays on your best five-card hand regardless of whether you beat the dealer. A straight typically pays 1:1, a flush 3:1, a full house 5:1, four of a kind 10:1, a straight flush 25:1, and a royal flush 100:1. The extra two cards make a flush roughly 50 percent more likely in seven-card than five-card stud, which shifts the frequency of bonus payouts upward. For players who enjoy the deeper card draw, Double Draw Poker and Flop Poker offer similar variety in card counts and hand formation.

  • How does 7 Card Poker differ from Caribbean Stud?

    7 Card Poker deals seven cards to each player instead of five. The extra two cards increase the frequency of pairs and premium hands, which slightly raises the quality of the average hand. The structure is otherwise similar: one Ante, one raise decision, and the dealer qualifies with a pair or better.

Editorial Strategy

Strategy & etiquette for 7 Card Poker

  • Raise with any pair of 6s or better. Seven-card hands produce a pair roughly 75 percent of the time, so pairs are common.

  • Raise with Ace-King-high when your supporting cards include a Queen or better. The deeper draw gives you more kickers, so the threshold is slightly lower than Caribbean Stud.

  • Fold weak Ace-high hands and anything below. The dealer qualifies frequently and beats marginal holdings.

  • The Ante Bonus side bet pays on your hand regardless of whether you beat the dealer. Premium hands pay even if you fold, but folding forfeits the Ante.

  • Seven cards give you roughly a 4 percent chance of a flush and 2.5 percent chance of a full house. These hands drive the paytable value.

  • Check the Ante Bonus paytable before playing. Variations in the straight and flush payouts significantly affect the side bet edge.

Where to play in the US

Top land-based casinos to play 7 Card Poker

Editorial picks for visitors who want a real-floor 7 Card Poker session. Ranked by directory depth (table counts, amenities, and floor quality). Tap any card for the full property review.

  1. #1Casinos
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    Majestic Star — gary

    Majestic Star

    Gary, Indiana

    1,700 slots · 70 tables · 21 poker tables · 24/7

    Selection49
    Value79
    Experience100

    Games available

    • Baccarat
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    • Slot Machines

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    • Open 24 7
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    Majestic Star II — gary

    Majestic Star II

    Gary, Indiana

    1,700 slots · 70 tables · 21 poker tables · 24/7

    Selection49
    Value80
    Experience100

    Games available

    • Baccarat
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    • Slot Machines

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    • Open 24 7
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  3. #3Casinos
    Club Cal Neva — reno

    Club Cal Neva

    Reno, Nevada

    500 slots · 43 tables · 5 poker tables

    Selection51
    Value44
    Experience74

    Games available

    • Blackjack
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Rankings reflect directory data depth (floor counts, game variety, amenity tags) re-verified quarterly. They are not a substitute for current operating status; confirm hours and game spread directly with each casino before visiting.

7 Card Poker Strategy

The optimal strategy for 7 Card Poker is simpler than it might seem given the number of cards involved. With seven cards, you form a pair about 75 percent of the time. That means most hands have at least marginal showdown value. The raise threshold should be set at a pair of 6s or better, or Ace-King-high with a Queen or better supporting card. Fold anything weaker. There are no multi-street decisions and no draw rounds, so your entire strategy is contained in one decision.

The Ante Bonus side bet is more attractive in 7 Card Poker than in five-card stud variants because premium hands occur more frequently. However, the house edge on the bonus bet is still substantial — likely in the 5 to 10 percent range depending on the paytable. Treat it as entertainment. The main game edge, when played optimally by raising strong hands and folding weak ones, is competitive with other house-banked poker games. Compared to Caribbean Stud Poker, seven cards gives you more information before your decision, which slightly improves your ability to judge hand strength.

Common 7 Card Poker variants

Where to Play 7 Card Poker

7 Card Poker is a niche variant found at 4 US casinos. It is most likely to appear in Las Vegas, at larger tribal casinos, and at properties that feature a diverse house-banked poker pit. You will find it near other stud poker games in the specialty pit.

Before you sit, check the Ante Bonus paytable. Paytables that offer higher payouts on straights and flushes improve the overall return. Browse our US casino directory to find venues near you with 7 Card Poker.

  • What should I raise with in 7 Card Poker?

    Raise with any pair of 6s or better, or Ace-King-high when your supporting cards include a Queen or better. With seven cards, pairs are common and the raise threshold is relatively low. Fold weak Ace-high hands and anything worse.

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