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Caribbean Stud Progressive

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Quick Stats

Expected Edge

Positive when jackpot > $263,205

Bankroll Required

High ($3,000-5,000)

Time to Learn

1 week

Additional Metrics

progressive Breakeven
$263,205
royal Frequency
1 in 649,740
base Game Edge
5.22%

Overview

A poker variant with a high-paying progressive jackpot for royal flushes. The astronomical breakeven point makes this rarely worthwhile, but it does hit +EV occasionally.

Strategy

Use optimal Caribbean Stud strategy: Raise with A-K-J-8-3 or better, fold worse. Make $1 progressive bet when jackpot is within 20% of breakeven. Base game has 5.22% house edge so minimize exposure.

What to Look For

  • Progressives above $250,000 (approaching +EV)
  • Casinos that cap progressive contributions (rare)
  • Full tables for envy bonus value
  • Promotional periods with accelerated meter growth

Risks & Considerations

  • Absurdly high variance
  • Breakeven point rarely reached
  • Base game house edge is terrible
  • Progressive contribution makes each hand expensive

Pro Tip

Always start with proper bankroll management. Even with an edge, variance can be brutal. Never risk more than 1-2% of your total bankroll on a single session, and ensure you have at least 20-30 buy-ins for your chosen stakes.

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