Books on Seven Card Stud

For those eager to enhance their skills and gain a competitive edge in Seven Card Stud, several books have been written by experienced players and poker authorities. These guides offer insights into the intricacies of Seven Card Stud, covering essential topics such as starting hand selection, betting strategies, reading opponents, and navigating the psychological aspects of the game. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals or an advanced player seeking to refine your approach, these popular books provide the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate your Seven Card Stud game to the next level.

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    Winning Poker

    By: Dean Matthewson, Angie Diamond
    Subtitle: 200 Rules, Techniques, and Strategies

    A guide that covers all the essential poker games, including the popular Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, Five-Card Stud, and Five-Card Draw, as well as more unique variations like Baseball (and Night Baseball), High-Low, Roll Your Own, Guts, and High/Low Chicago. The book is packed with insider tips to help players elevate their game, such as reading opponents’ bluffs, identifying bluffers, analyzing the game, and deciphering poker slang, making it an indispensable resource for both novice and experienced players looking to dominate their Monday night poker games.

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    The Science of Poker

    By: Dr. Mahmood N. Mahmood
    Subtitle: A Comprehensive Analysis of Limit and Pot-limit Omaha, Texas Hold'em & Seven-Card Stud as Well as No-Limit Hold'em

    This revolutionary gambling book offers a comprehensive analysis of Limit and Pot-Limit Omaha, Texas Hold ’em, and Seven-Card Stud, as well as No-Limit Hold ’em. It provides a general discussion of the three primary skills of poker—”people, probabilities, and money”—and includes a detailed overview of starting-hand selection and simple methods for calculating probabilities relevant to these games. Additionally, the book features analyses of a hundred examples of the most common situations in “after the flop play” for Omaha and Hold ’em, and “beyond the fourth street” play for Seven-Card Stud.

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    The Greatest Book of Poker for Winners!

    By: George Epstein
    Subtitle: The Four Basic Rules and Strategies for Winning at the Game of Poker

    The author has packed a lot of information into this book, designed for both beginning and seasoned players, covering seven-card stud and hold’em. The subtitle, “The Four Basic Rules and Strategies for Winning at the Game of Poker,” is covered in the second chapter. The remaining chapters include “Poker Strategies for How to Win More Often and Win More $,” “Poker Strategies for Special Situations,” “Rules and Strategies for Texas Hold’em,” “The Psychology of Poker” (also the title of Epstein’s first book), “Making an Allowance for Recommendations for Tipping/Showing Your Appreciation,” and “For Seniors: Playing Poker for Fun, $, and Good Health.” Special chapters have been contributed by Dr. Daniel E. Abrams. On the cover, Epstein states, “Play by these four simple basic rules and the strategies, and you will come away a winner most of the time — perhaps three out of four sessions or more.”


    7-Card Stud

    By: Roy West
    Subtitle: 42 Lessons How to Win at Medium Lower Limits

    Mark West presents a practical, step-by-step guide for low to medium limit players looking to consistently win at both casino and home games. The book covers the latest strategies for success in $1-$4 spread-limit up to $10-$20 fixed-limit games, offering 42 informal, easy-to-read, and powerful lessons. West covers essential topics such as starting hands, 3rd-7th street strategies for playing most hands, overcards, selective aggressiveness, reading hands, secrets of the pros, and psychology. As a bonus, the book includes a chapter on 7-stud tournament strategy by World Champion Tom McEvoy, who praises West’s advice as “down home, clear, and right on the money.” This comprehensive guide is a must-have for any player seeking to improve their skills and increase their winnings in seven-card stud poker.


    A Poker Player’s Guide to Mixed Games

    By: Ken Lo
    Subtitle: Core Strategies for HORSE, Eight-Game, Ten-Game and Twelve-Game Mixes

    Are you seeking to diversify your poker game and become a more adaptable player? Mixed Games, once only played by high-stakes cash game and elite tournament players, are now gaining traction among both amateur and professional poker players. The Poker Player’s Guide to Mixed Games is a collection of individual guides that provide core strategies for a range of games found in popular mixed game rotations. These include favorites from HORSE and Eight-Game Mixes such as Limit Hold’em, Omaha Hi/Lo, Razz, Seven Card Stud, Stud Hi/Lo, Deuce-to-Seven Triple Draw, Pot Limit Omaha, and more. The guide also covers less familiar games that are emerging in modern mixes like Badugi, Badeucy, Razzdugi, Deuce-to-Seven Single Draw, and Crazy Pineapple Hi/Lo.

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    Super System

    By: Doyle Brunson
    Subtitle: A Course in Power Poker

    In this comprehensive guide, two-time world champion Doyle Brunson collaborates with five leading experts to provide invaluable advice on when to raise, call, bet, and fold in various poker games. The book covers limit and no-limit hold ’em, high and low 7-stud, draw poker, and lowball. Brunson’s collaborators include poker legends David “Chip” Reese, Mike Caro, David Sklansky, Joey Hawthorne, and former world champion Bobby Baldwin, each bringing their unique specialties and insights to the table. This book is the result of over 10,000 hours of combined effort by the world’s greatest players and theorists. It stands unrivaled in its scope and value, offering a wealth of knowledge and strategies for serious poker players looking to elevate their game. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an aspiring player, this book is an essential addition to your poker library, providing the tools and understanding needed to make informed decisions and improve your performance at the poker table.

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    The Total Poker Manual

    By: Eileen Sutton
    Subtitle: 266 Essential Poker Skills

    Eileen Sutton, a passionate poker enthusiast and contributor to Card Player magazine, presents “The Total Poker Manual,” an all-encompassing guide to the world of poker. This comprehensive manual covers everything from the fundamentals of popular variants like Texas Hold’em, Draw, and Stud, to advanced strategies for consistent success at the tables. Alongside in-depth strategic content, the book features captivating poker stories, insightful Master Class articles from renowned experts, and practical advice for playing in various settings, including online platforms, casinos, and home games. With contributions from esteemed players such as Vanessa Selbst, Linda Johnson, and Matt Matros.

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    How to Beat Low Limit 7 Card Stud Poker

    By: Paul Kammen

    Kammen’s book is an essential guide for low-limit and first-time players, catering to the vast majority of seven-card stud enthusiasts. The author breaks down the game round by round, explaining the various hands that can be played, optimal betting strategies, and how to adjust tactics for maximum profitability. The book is packed with valuable information on spread-limit and fixed-limit games, starting hand selection, strategies for each street (third through seventh), overcards, selective aggressiveness, hand reading, pro secrets, and poker psychology.


    Championship 7 Stud

    By: Linda Johnson
    Subtitle: High, 8-or-Better and Razz

    Three seven-card stud experts, who have collectively won millions in major tournaments and cash games, share their winning strategies for all three types of stud poker. These experts, who have eight World Series of Poker bracelets and hundreds of other titles to their names, offer readers insights on how to compete and win against the world’s top players. The book not only provides advice for cash games but also reveals successful strategies for stud poker tournaments. The authors engage in insightful discussions, offering various perspectives on winning at seven-card stud. They cover a range of topics including the best starting hands, how to read the board, bluffing, semi-bluffing, and profitable play on every street, among others.

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    Championship Stud

    By: Tom McEvoy, Max Stern, Linda Johnson
    Subtitle: 7-Card Stud, Stud/8, Razz

    The book provides instructions on how to play all three types of stud poker. Linda Johnson, a commentator for the World Poker Tour, contributed to the highly praised chapter on razz and the comprehensive section on seven-card stud high-low split. Johnson was the razz champion at the 1997 World Series of Poker, the same year co-author Max Stern won the seven-card stud high-low championship. The book, co-authored by McEvoy, Stern, and Johnson, offers a collaborative approach to tournament play and cash game strategy for seven-card stud.

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    Superstar Poker Strategy

    By: Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan
    Subtitle: The World's Greatest Players Reveal Their Winning Secrets

    The world’s top poker players share their expert advice on mastering various poker styles such as tournaments, cash games, no-limit, limit and pot-limit hold’em, Omaha (high-low and PLO), 7-card stud (razz, high-low), and triple draw in the book Superstars of Poker. The book features strategies and secrets from poker legends like Doyle Brunson, known as the greatest poker player and the Godfather of Poker, and Phil Helmuth, who holds the record for the most WSOP championships. Other contributors include Daniel Negreanu, a 6-time bracelet winner and author, Lyle Berman, founder of the World Poker Tour, Bobby Baldwin, Johnny Chan, Mike Caro, Jennifer Harman, Todd Brunson, and Crandell Addington.


    Real Poker Night

    By: Henry Stephenson, Lou Krieger
    Subtitle: Taking Your Home Game To A New Level

    This  guide covers every aspect of poker, from setting up a serious home game to running a no-limit tournament. It provides casino-grade rules for resolving any situation and offers advice on maintaining a friendly atmosphere in games. The book also explains the mathematical basis of poker strategy and how to use tactics and read tells in a home game setting. It offers introductions to popular poker variants like Texas Hold ‘Em, Seven-Card Stud, and Omaha. The book, which includes a foreword by Poker for Dummies author Lou Krieger, is the first to bring the intensity of serious poker to casual players. It’s worth noting that poker is played by 60-80 million Americans and watched by over 5 million people on shows like the World Series of Poker on ESPN, the World Poker Tour on the Travel Channel, and Celebrity Poker Showdown on Bravo.

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    Outplaying the Boys

    By: Cat Hulbert
    Subtitle: Poker Tips for Competitive Women

    In various poker settings, women often face male opponents who underestimate them, giving them a unique advantage. The book “Outplaying the Boys” by Cat Hulbert, a top-ranked seven-card stud player, is a guide for women to leverage this advantage. It offers 125 tips filled with strategies and anecdotes, covering topics like projecting a winning image, choosing profitable tables and seats, recognizing personal tells, and understanding when to bluff. The book also helps women understand their inherent strengths and weaknesses, and provides insights into Texas Hold’em and Seven-Card Stud games. It includes a glossary of terms and recommended reading.

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    Fundamentals Of Poker

    By: Mason Malmuth, Lynne Loomis

    An authoritative manual presenting top-notch tactics for excelling in the foremost casino poker games like seven-card stud and Texas hold ’em, complemented by expert advice on conquering Omaha, Omaha eight-or-better, seven-card stud eight-or-better, razz, and lowball. This description might pertain to a different version of the same publication.

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    How to Play Poker

    By: Peter Arnold
    Subtitle: And Other Gambling Card Games

    Over 250 illustrations, charts, and tables simplify the understanding of poker concepts. Beginners will grasp card rankings, betting, bluffing, shuffling techniques, and table etiquette. Intermediates can hone chip management skills, identify opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, and uncover effective strategies for various hand strengths. Tactical discussions cover Draw Poker, Hold’em, Five- and Seven-Card Stud Poker, alongside other casino games such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Red Dog, Slippery Sam, and Gin Rummy. A comprehensive glossary ensures everyone can catch up with the terminology.

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    The Complete Book Of Casino Poker

    By: Gary Carson

    The Complete Book of Casino Poker reveals key concepts like position, aggression, draws and tells that are essential for games like Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo. Gary Carson’s “selective aggression” technique can transform your poker game, making you a smarter and more dynamic player. You’ll learn how to choose the right game, leverage position for power and information, tailor aggression to each variant, and avoid costly mistakes like slow-playing strong hands. This strategy forces opponents to make tough decisions, increasing their chances of mistakes that you can profit from. With over 50 million American poker players and 1 million weekly World Poker Tour viewers, mastering these strategies is crucial for success.

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    Winning Poker For The Serious Player

    By: Edwin Silberstang

    Silberstang offers twelve impactful chapters, supplemented by over 100 real-life examples, filled with valuable advice on mastering games like Seven Card Stud, Texas Hold ‘Em, Draw Poker, Loball, High-Low, and over 10 other variations.

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    Caro’s Secrets of Winning Poker

    By: Mike Caro

    This book is essential reading for novice and intermediate players. It teaches readers to adopt the mindset of a successful poker player, use effective strategies, assess games for profitability, and leverage psychology and body language for an added advantage. The book is filled with tips and strategies that uncover the most lucrative secrets of hold’em, 7 stud, and tournament poker. Caro instructs on how to level the playing field with stronger players, exploit weak players, out-bluff a bluffer, win large pots, and much more. Doyle Brunson, a two-time world champion, has praised Caro’s work, stating that his research and seminars have completely transformed the game of poker.

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    The Winner’s Guide to Casino Poker

    By: Edwin Silberstang

    The author of “The Winner’s Guide to Casino Gambling” presents a comprehensive study of poker, suitable for both home and casino players. Silverstang uses real game anecdotes to illustrate playing strategies, emphasizing that poker is not solely a game of luck. By mastering the right skills and understanding the psychology of the game, readers of this “poker’s bible” can gain the competitive advantage needed to outplay their rivals.

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    Seven-Card Stud for Advanced Players

    By: David Sklansky, Mason Malmuth, Ray Zee

    Seven-card stud is a highly intricate game, making it challenging to devise the perfect strategy for every situation. This complexity might explain why few have attempted to dissect it, despite its popularity. In 1989, the first edition of this book was published, revealing strategies previously known only to a select few, thus filling a significant void in poker literature. Now in the new century, the authors have further advanced the field by adding over 100 pages of fresh content, including a comprehensive section on “loose games.” With discipline, study of this text, and proper experience, one can become a significant winner. It also covers topics like cards that are out, number of players in the pot, ante stealing, playing pairs and three-flushes, randomizing play, and strategies for each street, among others.


    How to Beat Low-Limit Poker

    By: Shane Smith
    Subtitle: How to win big money at little games

    This book is a must-have for the 95% of poker players sticking to low-limit games, offering them a chance to win big in the $1-$2, $2-$4, $4-$8, $6-$12 games commonly found in casinos, card rooms, and home poker games. Smith shares essential tips and strategies for winning at various poker games including hold’em (limit and no-limit), Omaha high-low, seven-card stud, as well as online and low-limit poker tournaments. The advice is straightforward, making it perfect for beginners and those new to the game. With poker’s increasing popularity, this book is the key to learning how to play and win.


    Poker For Dummies

    By: Richard D. Harroch
    Subtitle: A Reference for the Rest of Us!

    Poker For Dummies is an all-encompassing guide that caters to the increasing popularity of poker in America. The book offers valuable insights for both beginners and experienced players looking to enhance their skills and increase their winnings. It covers various poker games, provides advice on playing in different settings, and discusses strategies such as understanding odds, reading opponents, and bluffing. The guide also delves into poker tournaments, money management, and recordkeeping. With anecdotes from professional players, Poker For Dummies emphasizes that while learning the rules is simple, becoming a consistently successful player requires dedication and hard work, much like achieving success in life.

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    Win at Poker

    By: Jeff Rubens

    Win at Poker assumes no prior poker knowledge. It lays the groundwork with essentials such as hand rankings and betting mechanics, progressing seamlessly towards more advanced strategies. From mastering draw and stud poker to exploring their variations and strategic nuances like seven-card stud, high-low, spit in the ocean, anaconda, and more, this book equips you with the arsenal to tackle any poker scenario. More than a mere tutorial, Win at Poker explores into the art of winning. Whether you’re a novice seeking fundamental clarity or an adept player aiming to enhance your success rate, this guide offers invaluable insights and actionable advice to elevate your game.

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    Caro’s Fundamental Secrets of Winning Poker

    By: Mike Caro

    This book is a must-read for all beginner and intermediate poker players. It is filled with advice, tactics, and the most successful secrets for winning at hold ’em, 7 stud, draw, lowball, and tournament poker.

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    Pot-Limit & No-Limit Poker

    By: Stewart Reuben, Bob Ciaffone

    In this comprehensive guide, the author delves into the intricacies of playing poker with pot-limit or no-limit betting structures. The book explores general poker theory and its practical applications across a variety of popular poker variants, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Lowball, and Seven-Card Stud. By providing an in-depth analysis of the strategies and concepts that underpin successful play in these high-stakes formats, the author equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex decision-making processes inherent in pot-limit and no-limit games. Whether you’re a seasoned player looking to refine your skills or a newcomer seeking to understand the nuances of these exciting poker formats, this book offers valuable insights that will help you elevate your game and maximize your profits at the tables.


    Winning 7-Card Stud

    By: Michael Benson
    Subtitle: Transforming Home Game Chumps into Casino Killers

    7-Card Stud remains the top card game in America. This comprehensive guide equips players with the strategies they need to succeed, whether they’re playing at home or in any national casino. It teaches readers how to navigate potential pitfalls and manage their casino funds effectively. Additionally, it imparts essential skills such as bluffing, semi-bluffing, ante stealing, and making smart seat and table choices.


    The Poker Player’s Bible

    By: Lou Krieger
    Subtitle: How To Play Winning Poker

    This guide to card-playing, by poker expert Lou Krieger, encompasses nearly every facet of poker. It begins with an introductory chapter that lays out the rules of poker, followed by a detailed ranking and explanation of poker hands, from a Royal Flush down to One Pair. The book then progresses to explore the mechanics of the game, shedding light on strategic concepts and illustrating how a deep understanding of strategies distinguishes casual players from their more serious counterparts. Subsequent chapters offer guidance on how to differentiate between winning and losing hands, calculate odds, execute bluffs, recognize an opponent’s bluff, and decide when to raise. Krieger focuses on the five most popular poker variants: Texas Hold ’em, Omaha, Omaha/8, Seven-card stud, and Seven-card/8. The concluding chapters provide resources for further exploration of poker, including recommendations for online play websites and a glossary of betting terminology. The book is enriched with over 300 color illustrations that present common poker scenarios.

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    Starting Out in Poker

    By: Stewart Reuben

    Poker is the quintessential gambling game, blending card-playing skills, luck, intuition, and psychology, making it both challenging and captivating. With a solid understanding of Poker, you embark on a lifelong journey of discovery about yourself and others. In this user-friendly introduction, professional player and teacher Stewart Reuben offers newcomers a thorough grounding in the essentials of play, covering all popular variants of Poker. Learn Poker from scratch, brush up on the basics, and benefit from numerous hints and tips in an ideal first Poker book for players of all ages.

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    The Little Black Book of Poker

    By: John Hartley, Kerren Barbas Steckler

    The Little Black Book of Poker is a compact guide to the popular card game of poker. It covers the essential rules, strategies, and tips for playing various types of poker games, including Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and more. The book is designed to help beginners learn the basics of the game and improve their skills, while also serving as a handy reference for more experienced players. The spiral-bound format makes it easy to use and carry around, making it a convenient resource for poker enthusiasts.

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    Poker for Women

    By: Mike Caro
    Subtitle: A Course in Destroying Male Opponents at Poker-- And Beyond

    A comprehensive guide that not only explains the rules of poker but also provides women with effective strategies for winning against male opponents. The book covers various poker games, including five-card draw, lowball draw, seven-card stud, and Texas hold ’em, offering tailored advice to help women excel both at the poker table and beyond.

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    High-Low-Split Poker

    By: Ray Zee
    Subtitle: Seven-Card Stud and Omaha Eight-or-better for Advanced Players

    This book serves as both the third and fourth installments in the “For Advanced Players” series for two main reasons. Initially, it combines the concepts of both games due to their similarities. Furthermore, it facilitates an easy transition for players who have mastered one game to learn the other. The section on seven-card stud eight-or-better covers various strategies, including the selection of starting hands, the strategy behind an ace raising, how to disguise your hand on third street, and strategies for play on fourth, fifth, and sixth streets.


    The Complete Practical Guide to Poker & Poker Playing

    By: Trevor Sippets
    Subtitle: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Game of Poker

    A book that offers an in-depth exploration of poker, covering its rich history, legendary figures, and notable players. This comprehensive guide delves into essential strategies, skills, and tactics, providing detailed rules of the game and valuable tips for success, making it an indispensable resource for players at all levels.

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    Championship Tournament Poker

    By: Tom McEvoy

    A must-have book for every poker player’s library, endorsed by more than five world champions and rated by professionals as the best book ever written on tournament play. The book is filled with winning strategies for all 11 games featured in the World Series of Poker, including extensive coverage of 7-card high, high-low, lowball, razz, limit, pot-limit, and no-limit hold’em, as well as Omaha high, high-low, and pot-limit. Additionally, it provides valuable insights on various tournament formats such as re-buys, half-half, satellites, supersatellites, and mixed games. The authors offer strategies for each stage of tournament play, profiles of notable players, and answers to frequently asked questions about handling challenging situations in tournaments. With its comprehensive approach and expert endorsements, this book is an essential resource for any player looking to excel in the competitive world of tournament poker.

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    Stepping Up

    By: Randy Burgess
    Subtitle: The Recreational Player's Guide to Beating Casino and Internet Poker

    This book is the ideal guide for anyone looking to improve their poker game, whether you’re a home game enthusiast ready to step up your play or an intermediate player facing challenges. It goes beyond the basics that beginner poker books often focus on, covering crucial topics that are usually only briefly touched upon in advanced texts. These include reading hands and opponents, calculating odds and outs, adjusting your strategy based on the type of game, and much more. It also provides insights into practicing and playing poker online. As Roy West mentions in his introduction, this is a “thinking about poker” book that you’ll wish your opponents haven’t read. Suitable for players of hold’em or stud, this book by is designed to put you on the path to winning.

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    Poker Essays, Volume II

    By: Mason Malmuth
    Subtitle: For Both Hold'em and Stud Players

    Unlock the secrets to poker success with this collection of essays spanning 1991 to 1996. From fundamental concepts to advanced strategies, delve into topics like game structure, live play dynamics, and maximizing your edge. Test your knowledge with quizzes, debunk misconceptions, and even enjoy a touch of humor. Whether you’re honing your skills in low-limit hold ’em or mastering tournament play, this volume is your essential guide to dominating the tables.

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