Triple Stud Poker strategy

Updated In February, 2012 - Triple Stud Poker strategy is a essentially three different strategies for three different games but there are many tactics that are interchangeable due to Stud, Razz and Stud HL being so similar. Since it is a mixed game there are also non-game related strategies that can be used to help you win. These two types of strategies are what will be discusses in this article. By the time you are done reading this you will have a solid understanding Triple Stud Poker strategy. These tactics will also work for Full Tilt Poker's RSE poker, which is essentially the same thing as Triple Stud at Pokerstars. Check out our other Triple Stud poker related articles below after you finish reading these tips.

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Interchangeable Triple Stud Strategies

The three Stud poker games that make up Triple Stud each have many similarities. Some strategies will work for both Stud and Stud HL, while other will be successful in Stud HL and Razz. The only strategies that do not mesh are between Stud and Razz since the objectives are the complete opposite. The first strategy I want to discuss is hand selection. In Stud you'll want to play hands that consist of pairs, three to a straight and three to a flush, here are some examples:

• Kh-Kd-Js
• 4h-5s-6s
• 3d-6d-Kd

You should always play pocket pairs a little more aggressively in 7 Card Stud. This is because it is harder for the other players to put you on a hand and if you end up getting trips the other players will assume you only have two pair. If you have a pocket pair and are betting and later pair up on your first upcard the other players will assume you caught trips.

For the 7 Card Stud Hilo rotation in Triple Stud poker you should use the tips I mentioned above in addition to the following strategies. ASs far as hand selection goes you will want to play any three cards under 8. A very good Stud HL hand consists of three cards under eight that are suited or consecutive, such as 2h-3-4h or Ah-5h-6h. These hand are always worth a raise.

In Razz poker you will basically be looking for the low hand mentioned above but you will also be basing your plays on the other player's visible cards. There is no requirement so a hand like 2h-5s-9d would be worth playing if the other players upcard is a 9 or higher. Position at the table is also very important. Bluffing after the initial deal is very common in Razz and it is usually based on what cards are showing on the table, with little thought given to the hole cards.

Triple Stud Strategy - Mixed Game Tips

Whenever you play a mixed poker game you should always take notes. You need to keep track of how each player plays each game, and Triple Stud is no exception. I play H.O.R.S.E poker and 7 Game Poker on a regular basis and I've found that most players are very bad at Razz. Since the mixed game community is small, especially the Triple Stud community since it is new, you'll quickly be able to tag a majority of the players. After a week or so you'll know if they like to bluff a lot at Razz or chase hands in Stud. This is extremely valuable information when it comes to strategy. You'll also recognize when a player is new to Triple Stud, I call them Stud poker tourists, and play accordingly.

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