7 card stud is a complex variation of poker. Playing requires concentration and a lot of patience. If you are a beginner you will need a lot of help learning effective strategies of this game. Here are some tips that will help you claim the pot!

Only play live hands- This means that you should only play hands with the potential to improve. For example, your starting 3 cards are of the same suit, several other cards of this suit also appear on the table. This means your hand is probably not going to improve further, your hand is then said to be dead and should be thrown away. Alternatively, if only 2 of your suit cards are showing, you may have a chance to improve your hand in the coming rounds.

One or more high cards will add value to your hand- High cards play an important part of your game. Having a high card, say a K or a A, can do you good because it can be a good kicker card or if you pick up another K or A then you have a pretty heavy pair that has a chance to win the pot.

Beware of scare cards- These cards are either ones that improve your hand or will help you get another card that could improve your hand. At the same time be wary when your opponent catches a scare card. Make careful decisions on when you will call or raise a bet/

It’s usually worth it to go all the way- Yes, it is true that you should be selective of the hands that you play, once you enter the pot it’s generally right to go all the way even if you feel you don’t have the best hands. However if you know that its certain that you have a loosing hand you should fold immediately and not waste anymore money. If you’ve played your cards well and long enough there could be a lot of ways for you to win. How else will your game improve if you always resist going all the way?