Model used: The standard model uses one 52-card deck, one Ante, three community cards, a fold/1×/3× decision before each reveal, and the commonly published 500–100–40–10–6–4–3–2–1 schedule with pairs 6–10 pushing.
How a round works
Third StreetAfter seeing two hole cards, fold or add 1×–3× the Ante.
Fourth and Fifth StreetsReveal one community card before each new fold/1×/3× decision.
Final settlementAll wagers still in action receive the same final five-card pay-table result.
Practical strategy
- Starting hand: raise 3× with any pair; raise 1× with two or more points or suited 6-5; otherwise fold.
- Point values are J–A = 2, 6–10 = 1 and 2–5 = 0.
- Later streets value made hands, flush/straight draws and the amount already committed; use the detailed strategy page for the hierarchy.
Rule-specific mathematics
| Model or rule | Figure | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard pay table · optimal strategy | 4.91% | House edge per Ante |
| Average final action | 3.59 units | Ante plus conditional raises |
| Element of risk | 1.37% | Expected loss divided by average total action |
| Straight pays 5:1 variant | 3.759% | Published Barona-pay-table benchmark |
For Mississippi Stud , calculated, the stated figures are not promises for a session. House edge is expected loss per initial unit unless the row explicitly uses total action or another denominator.
Standard schedule or comparison
| Outcome or item | Posted result |
|---|---|
| Royal / straight flush | 500:1 / 100:1 |
| Four of a kind / full house | 40:1 / 10:1 |
| Flush / straight / trips | 6:1 / 4:1 / 3:1 |
| Two pair / Jacks+ / 6s–10s | 2:1 / 1:1 / push |
Common expensive mistakes
- Calling 4.91% a percentage of all money wagered
- Raising 2× when the strategy compares only 1×, 3× or fold
- Using the wrong pay-table strategy
- Letting prior action justify a negative-EV chase
Frequently asked questions
Does Mississippi Stud have one universal house edge?
No. The rules and denominator must match. Under the first documented model on this page, the relevant figure is 4.91%: house edge per ante.
What should I check before playing Mississippi Stud?
Verify the complete rules and pay table. A common costly mistake is calling 4.91% a percentage of all money wagered.
Are Mississippi Stud side bets included in the base-game figure?
For Mississippi Stud , calculated, no unless a row explicitly says so. Optional bonus and progressive wagers require their own pay table, event probabilities and expected-value calculation.
Mississippi Stud reference library
Mississippi Stud Rules and Settlement→Mississippi Stud Strategy and Decision Points→Mississippi Stud Pay Tables and Payouts→Mississippi Stud House Edge and Mathematics→Mississippi Stud Variants and Side Bets→Mississippi Stud Worked Examples→Mississippi Stud Table-Selection Checklist→Mississippi Stud Myths and Common Mistakes→
Rules and mathematical sources
Wizard of Odds — Mississippi Stud analysis ↗ · Light & Wonder table-games catalog ↗