Type: Cards
In its current, and most recognizable form, stud poker only dates back to the American Civil War when it was played by soldiers on both sides of the war. The game proved to be exceedingly popular in both its five card and seven card versions, and the game has flourished in the casino scene, as well as being a popular game to be played at home. Due to the nature of the game, a wide number of variations have evolved over time which share the same basic rules but with particular twists.