One of the best ways to learn Caribbean Stud poker is to play in a free online card room. Since Caribbean Stud poker is played against the dealer, it's important to know the rules before you sit down at a table. When you register to play with VIPpoker.com, the rules, limits, and buy-ins are clearly listed.

One of the most important rules to remember in Caribbean Stud poker is the dealer's qualifying hand. The dealer can only play against you if you have an ace-king hand or better. This is important to know because it provides you with insight into the strength of the dealer's hand. If you can't beat an ace-king, you need to fold. Newer players make the mistake of playing every hand when playing slightly less than half the hands is a more reasonable strategy for success.

Another unique facet of Caribbean Stud poker is the progressive jackpot. VIPpoker.com has paid out thousands of dollars to people who ante just one dollar into progressive Caribbean Stud jackpots.

The jackpot is a side bet that allows you to make money no matter if the dealer plays the hand or not. Rather than just settling for a low payout return on your play, the jackpot rewards you for hard-to-get hands like a flush, a full house, or four of a kind. In order to qualify for the progressive jackpot, you must ante one dollar into the pot before the cards are dealt.