Caribbean Stud Poker is a very popular table game that has been seeing a lot of Bingo action for more than 30 years. It is found in nearly every Bingo that offers table play, and also online. If you know poker hand rankings, it is easy to learn and play. How to Play The game is played on a blackjack like table with six or seven seating areas. Each betting area contains three positions to make bets: A slot for the optional Progressive Jackpot bet An Ante bet box A bet (call) box The objective is for the player to have a higher ranking hand than the dealer. A standard 52 card deck is used. Before the cards are dealt, all players must make the ante bet. An optional progressive jackpot bet may also be made by inserting a one dollar chip or coin into the appropriate slot. The dealer will then deal five cards face down to each player, and four cards face down and one face up to his or herself.