Caribbean Stud Poker is a relatively new game that is catching on in US casinos. It was invented and first played on the Caribbean Island of Aruba in 1988, later began appearing on cruise ships, and was eventually adopted by US-based casinos. Caribbean Poker has since experienced rapid growth in the US in a relatively short time.

• Caribbean Stud Poker is based on the game of 5 Card Stud which is very popular in the US and easily recognizable to many players.

• It was the first casino table game to offer a progressive jackpot. Players have the opportunity to win a huge sum of money with a $1 side bet.

• All players are competing against the dealer instead of each other, negating the competitive nature of the typical poker game.