If there is no bring-in, then the first betting round begins with the player showing the highest-ranking upcard, who may check. If two players have equally ranked low cards, suit may be used to break the tie and assign the bring-in (see high card by suit). The bring-in is considered an open, so the next player in turn may not check. The player with the lowest-ranking upcard pays the bring-in, and betting proceeds after that in normal clockwise order. The game begins with each player being dealt two cards face down and one card face up. Seven-card stud is the 'S' game in HORSE and similar mixed game formats. In home games, using an ante only is typical. In casino play, it's common to use a small ante and bring-in. With experienced players who fold often, playing with nine players is possible. The game is commonly played with two to eight players however, eight may require special rules for the last cards dealt if no players fold. Although seven-card stud is not as common in casinos today, it is still played online. Before the 2000s surge of popularity of Texas hold 'em, seven-card stud was one of the most widely played poker variants in home games across the United States and in casinos in the eastern part of the country. Seven-card stud, also known as Seven-Toed Pete or Down-The-River, is a variant of stud poker. ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) JSTOR ( May 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.

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