[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-cajun-stud-poker-en":3,"mdc-4lzjaj-key":80},{"id":4,"slug":5,"status":6,"section":7,"category":8,"author":9,"publish_date":10,"read_time":11,"image":12,"embedded_components":13,"related_calculators":13,"related_articles":14,"title":15,"description":16,"keywords":17,"content":28,"faq":29,"availableLocales":75},"5c4f5526-fd25-495d-8f11-e3448a5972ac","cajun-stud-poker","published","poker","guides","Evgeniy Volkov","2026-02-10",11,"\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fcajun-stud-poker.webp","[]",[],"How to Play Cajun Stud: Rules, Side Bets & Strategy (2026)","How to play Cajun Stud Poker: rules for all 3 side bets (Board Bonus, Pocket Bonus, Lo Ball), optimal 2-1-0 strategy, and house edge analysis.",[18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27],"cajun stud poker","cajun stud poker rules","cajun stud poker strategy","cajun stud side bets","cajun stud poker how to play","how to play cajun stud","cajun stud board bonus","cajun stud pocket bonus","cajun stud lo ball","mississippi stud variant","# How to Play Cajun Stud: Rules, Side Bets & Strategy (2026)\n\nWant to know how to play Cajun Stud? Picture this: you're sitting at a [Mississippi Stud](\u002Fblog\u002Fmississippi-stud-strategy) table, you've got the strategy dialed in, and you're thinking, \"I wish there were more ways to win on this thing.\" Well, someone in Louisiana had that exact thought — and Cajun Stud Poker was born.\n\nCajun Stud takes everything you already know about Mississippi Stud and bolts on **three side bets** that fire on different parts of the hand. One pays on your hole cards. One pays on the community cards. And one pays you for having a *terrible* hand. Yeah, seriously.\n\nBy the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how each bet works, which ones are worth your chips, and which one you should avoid like a bad bluff.\n\n## TL;DR — The 30-Second Version\n\nNo time? Here's your cheat sheet:\n\n| What | Answer |\n|------|--------|\n| **Base game** | Identical to Mississippi Stud |\n| **Strategy** | Same 2-1-0 point system |\n| **Best side bet** | Pocket Bonus (~6% house edge) |\n| **Decent side bet** | Board Bonus (~7.5% house edge) |\n| **Avoid** | Lo Ball (~12% house edge) |\n| **Minimum hand** | Pair of Jacks or better to win |\n| **Top payout** | 500:1 on a royal flush |\n| **Bankroll needed** | 30-40x ante (base), 50-60x (with side bets) |\n\nNow let's dig into the details.\n\n## What Is Cajun Stud Poker?\n\nCajun Stud is Mississippi Stud's spicier cousin from the bayou — and it's not the only Southern stud variant; see our [Louisiana Stud Poker rules & strategy guide](\u002Fblog\u002Flouisiana-stud-poker-rules-strategy) for the no-flush variant. The base game is **100% identical** to Mississippi Stud — same rules, same payouts, same strategy. What makes it Cajun is the three optional side bets that give you extra action on every hand.\n\nIf you already know Mississippi Stud, you're 80% of the way there. If you don't, no worries — we'll cover everything from scratch. But for the deep dive on base game strategy, check out our complete [Mississippi Stud strategy guide](\u002Fblog\u002Fmississippi-stud-strategy). And if you enjoy this style of community-card poker, the [Let It Ride card game](\u002Fblog\u002Flet-it-ride-strategy) uses a similar \"pull back your bet or let it ride\" mechanic with a 3.51% house edge.\n\nHere's the key thing to understand: the side bets are completely independent. They don't change the base game at all. Think of them as three mini-games running alongside your main hand. This discipline of [keeping strategy decisions separate](\u002Fblog\u002Fdana-white-blackjack-strategy) is the same principle that drives every successful casino strategy. Casino table games like Cajun Stud are also closely monitored for fair play — for a look at how poker rooms detect and prevent [chip dumping and collusion at the tables](\u002Fblog\u002Fchip-dumping-poker), see our dedicated guide.\n\n## How to Play Cajun Stud — Step by Step\n\n### The Setup\n\nYou sit down at a table with betting spots for:\n- **Ante** (required) — your base game bet\n- **Pocket Bonus** (optional) — pays on your 2 hole cards\n- **Board Bonus** (optional) — pays on the 3 community cards\n- **Lo Ball** (optional) — pays when your 5-card hand is bad\n\n### The Flow\n\n**Step 1: Place Your Bets**\nPut your ante in the circle. Place chips on whichever side bets you want. All side bets are typically \\$1 minimum.\n\n**Step 2: Receive Your Hole Cards**\nThe dealer gives you 2 cards face down. Three community cards are dealt face down in the center. Nobody — including the dealer — sees the community cards yet.\n\n**Step 3: 3rd Street Decision**\nLook at your 2 hole cards. Now decide: **Bet 3x** the ante, **Bet 1x** the ante, or **Fold** (lose your ante).\n\n> At this point, the Pocket Bonus is already resolved — check your hole cards against the pay table.\n\n**Step 4: 4th Street**\nThe first community card is revealed. Again, you choose: 3x, 1x, or Fold.\n\n**Step 5: 5th Street**\nThe second community card is revealed. Same decision: 3x, 1x, or Fold.\n\n**Step 6: Showdown**\nThe final community card flips. Your best 5-card poker hand is evaluated against the pay table. Board Bonus and Lo Ball are also resolved now.\n\n### Quick Example\n\nYou get **A♠ K♠** as hole cards → **Bet 3x** (strong starting hand, 4 points).\n\nCommunity card 1 is **Q♠** → **Bet 3x** (three to a royal flush!).\n\nCommunity card 2 is **3♦** → **Bet 1x** (still have two high cards, but the royal draw got thin).\n\nCommunity card 3 is **J♠** → Showdown! You have A-K-Q-J of spades plus 3♦ = **Flush** (6:1 payout on all bets).\n\n## Base Game Paytable\n\nThe Cajun Stud base game pays exactly like Mississippi Stud:\n\n| Hand | Payout |\n|------|--------|\n| Royal Flush | 500:1 |\n| Straight Flush | 100:1 |\n| Four of a Kind | 40:1 |\n| Full House | 10:1 |\n| Flush | 6:1 |\n| Straight | 4:1 |\n| Three of a Kind | 3:1 |\n| Two Pair | 2:1 |\n| Pair of Jacks or Better | 1:1 |\n| Pair of 6s through 10s | Push |\n| Anything Else | Lose |\n\n**Remember:** payouts apply to each individual bet (ante + each street bet). So if you bet 3x on every street, a flush pays 6:1 on your ante PLUS 6:1 on each of your three street bets. That's 6 × (1 + 3 + 3 + 3) = **60 units** on a \\$5 ante = \\$300.\n\n## The 3 Side Bets — Cajun Stud's Secret Sauce\n\nThis is where Cajun Stud separates itself from standard Mississippi Stud. Let's break down each side bet in detail.\n\n### 1. Pocket Bonus (Best Side Bet)\n\nThe Pocket Bonus pays based on your **two hole cards only**. You know the result instantly — no waiting for community cards.\n\n| Hole Cards | Payout |\n|-----------|--------|\n| Suited Aces (A♠ A♣ won't qualify — must be same suit, so this is impossible with standard deck) | — |\n| Pair of Aces | 30:1 |\n| Any Pair | 3:1 |\n| Suited Connectors (gap ≤ 1) | 4:1 |\n| Any Suited Cards | 2:1 |\n| Everything Else | Lose |\n\n**House edge:** ~6%\n\n**Why it's the best:** You get instant gratification (result known on hole cards), the house edge is the lowest of the three, and it doesn't mess with your decision-making at all.\n\n### 2. Board Bonus (Middle Ground)\n\nThe Board Bonus pays based on the **three community cards only**. Your hole cards don't matter.\n\n| Community Cards | Payout |\n|----------------|--------|\n| Three of a Kind | 50:1 |\n| Straight Flush | 40:1 |\n| Straight | 6:1 |\n| Flush | 3:1 |\n| Pair | 1:1 |\n| Nothing | Lose |\n\n**House edge:** ~7.5%\n\n**Why it's okay:** You have no control over community cards — pure luck. But the payouts are decent, especially the 50:1 for trips. The house edge is moderate.\n\n### 3. Lo Ball (Avoid This One)\n\nLo Ball pays when your final **5-card hand is terrible**. Yes, you're betting that you'll lose the main game.\n\n| Final Hand | Payout |\n|-----------|--------|\n| 7-High or Worse | 500:1 |\n| 8-High | 150:1 |\n| 9-High | 75:1 |\n| 10-High | 15:1 |\n| Jack-High | 5:1 |\n| Queen-High or Better | Lose |\n\n**House edge:** ~12%\n\n**Why you should skip it:** A 12% house edge is brutal — worse than most slot machines. Plus, it creates a psychological conflict: you're rooting for a bad hand on Lo Ball while needing a good hand for the base game. That split focus can subtly corrupt your decision-making.\n\n## Side Bet House Edge Comparison\n\n::chart-cajun-stud-side-bets\n::\n\nThe chart tells the story clearly. The base game is your bread and butter at 4.91%. If you want extra action, the Pocket Bonus is the only side bet that makes mathematical sense. Board Bonus is tolerable for entertainment. Lo Ball? Hard pass.\n\n## Base Game Strategy — The 2-1-0 Point System\n\nSince Cajun Stud uses the exact same base game as Mississippi Stud, you can use the same proven strategy. Here's the condensed version:\n\n### Point Values\n\n| Card Rank | Points |\n|-----------|--------|\n| Jack, Queen, King, Ace | 2 points |\n| 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 | 1 point |\n| 2, 3, 4, 5 | 0 points |\n\n### 3rd Street (Hole Cards Only)\n\n| Situation | Action |\n|-----------|--------|\n| Any pair | Bet 3x |\n| 2+ points (e.g., J-K, Q-A, J-A) | Bet 3x |\n| Suited with 1+ point | Bet 1x |\n| Connected (gap ≤ 2) with 1+ point | Bet 1x |\n| Everything else | Fold |\n\n### 4th Street (Hole Cards + 1 Community)\n\n| Situation | Action |\n|-----------|--------|\n| Any paying pair (6s+) | Bet 3x |\n| Low pair (2s-5s) | Bet 1x |\n| 3 to a flush with 2+ high cards | Bet 3x |\n| 3 to a straight with 2+ high cards | Bet 1x |\n| 2+ high cards | Bet 1x |\n| Everything else | Fold |\n\n### 5th Street (Hole Cards + 2 Community)\n\n| Situation | Action |\n|-----------|--------|\n| Any paying pair (6s+) or better | Bet 3x |\n| Low pair (2s-5s) | Bet 1x |\n| 4 to a flush | Bet 1x |\n| 4 to an outside straight | Bet 1x |\n| 3+ high cards | Bet 1x |\n| Everything else | Fold |\n\nFor the complete strategy with all edge cases, see our full [Mississippi Stud optimal strategy breakdown](\u002Fblog\u002Fmississippi-stud-strategy).\n\n## Side Bet Strategy — When to Play Each\n\nLet's analyze each side bet mathematically:\n\n### Pocket Bonus Verdict: Play Occasionally\n\n- **House edge:** ~6%\n- **Hit rate:** ~30% of hands win something\n- **Best for:** Players who want extra excitement without heavy cost\n\n#### Cost Per Session\n\nOn a \\$1 bet, you lose about \\$0.06 per hand on average. Over 100 hands, that's roughly \\$6 in expected loss.\n\n### Board Bonus Verdict: Entertainment Only\n\n- **House edge:** ~7.5%\n- **Hit rate:** ~25% of boards hit a pair or better\n- **Best for:** Players who don't mind paying \\$7.50 per 100 hands for the thrill\n- **Math:** The 50:1 trips payout keeps it interesting, but you're paying a premium for that shot.\n\n### Lo Ball Verdict: Skip It\n\n- **House edge:** ~12%\n- **Hit rate:** ~8% of hands qualify (Jack-high or worse)\n- **Best for:** Nobody, really\n\n#### The 500:1 Jackpot Trap\n\nYou lose \\$12 per 100 hands on a \\$1 bet. And the 500:1 payout for 7-high happens roughly once in 20,000 hands. At 30 hands\u002Fhour, that's ~667 hours of play before you see it once.\n\n## Practice Your Strategy\n\n::cajun-stud-strategy-trainer\n::\n\nUse the trainer above to practice the 2-1-0 point system. It'll also show you what the side bets would have paid on each hand — a great way to see how rarely Lo Ball actually hits.\n\n## Common Mistakes to Avoid\n\n### Mistake #1: Playing All Side Bets Every Hand\n\nEach side bet adds to your hourly cost. Playing all three on every hand adds roughly \\$0.25 per hand in expected losses (on \\$1 bets). Over a 4-hour session at 30 hands\u002Fhour, that's an extra \\$30 in expected loss — on top of your base game losses.\n\n**Fix:** If you want side bet action, stick to Pocket Bonus only.\n\n### Mistake #2: Changing Base Strategy Because of Lo Ball\n\nSome players start making bad folds on the base game when their Lo Ball bet is alive, trying to \"protect\" a potentially bad hand. This is backwards thinking — the \\$1 side bet is never worth sacrificing correct base strategy.\n\n**Fix:** Treat the base game and side bets as completely separate. Your raise\u002Ffold decisions should never change based on side bet outcomes.\n\n### Mistake #3: Not Checking the Table Variant\n\nSome casinos modify the side bet paytables. A Board Bonus that pays 40:1 instead of 50:1 for trips, or a Pocket Bonus that pays 25:1 instead of 30:1 for paired aces, significantly increases the house edge.\n\n#### Paytable Red Flags\n\nWatch out for: Board Bonus trips below 50:1, Pocket Bonus aces below 30:1, or any Lo Ball payout cuts. If the numbers look different from our tables above, the house edge is worse.\n\n**Fix:** Always check the posted paytables before sitting down. Compare them to the standard payouts listed above.\n\n## Game Comparison: Cajun Stud vs. Similar Games\n\n| Feature | Cajun Stud | Mississippi Stud | [3 Shot Poker](\u002Fblog\u002F3-shot-poker-rules-strategy) |\n|---------|-----------|-----------------|------|\n| Hole Cards | 2 | 2 | 2 |\n| Community Cards | 3 | 3 | 3 |\n| Side Bets | 3 (Board, Pocket, Lo Ball) | 0 | 0 |\n| Base House Edge | 4.91% | 4.91% | 3.37% |\n| Max Payout | 500:1 | 500:1 | 100:1 |\n| Strategy Complexity | Medium | Medium | Medium |\n| Street Decisions | 3 (3x\u002F1x\u002FFold each) | 3 (3x\u002F1x\u002FFold each) | 3 (Raise\u002FFold each) |\n| Best For | Side bet lovers | Purists | Lower variance |\n\n## Bankroll Management\n\nHow much should you bring based on your play style?\n\n| Play Style | Ante Size | Side Bets | Bankroll Needed | Expected Hourly Loss |\n|-----------|-----------|-----------|-----------------|---------------------|\n| Base Only (Conservative) | \\$5 | None | \\$150-200 (30-40x) | ~\\$7.50 |\n| Base + Pocket Bonus | \\$5 | \\$1 Pocket | \\$175-225 (35-45x) | ~\\$9.30 |\n| Base + All Side Bets | \\$5 | \\$1 each | \\$250-300 (50-60x) | ~\\$15.00 |\n| High Roller Base Only | \\$25 | None | \\$750-1,000 (30-40x) | ~\\$37.50 |\n\n*Based on ~30 hands per hour with optimal base strategy.*\n\nThe [bankroll calculator](\u002Fcasino\u002Fbankroll-calculator) and [session simulator](\u002Fcasino\u002Fsession-simulator) can help you dial in the exact numbers for your preferred bet sizes.\n\n## Quick Reference Card\n\nSave this for the table:\n\n**Point System:** J\u002FQ\u002FK\u002FA = 2 pts | 6-10 = 1 pt | 2-5 = 0 pts\n\n**3rd Street:** Pair → 3x | 2+ pts → 3x | Suited w\u002F1+ pt → 1x | Connected w\u002F1+ pt → 1x | Else → Fold\n\n**4th Street:** Paying pair → 3x | Low pair → 1x | 2+ high cards → 1x | Else → Fold\n\n**5th Street:** Paying pair+ → 3x | Low pair → 1x | 4-flush\u002F4-straight → 1x | 3+ high → 1x | Else → Fold\n\n**Side Bet Verdict:**\n- Pocket Bonus — Best bet (~6% edge). Play if you want extra action.\n- Board Bonus — Okay for fun (~7.5% edge). Entertainment tax.\n- Lo Ball — Skip (~12% edge). Math doesn't justify it.\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\nCheck the FAQ section below — we've answered the 15 most common questions about Cajun Stud Poker, from basic rules to strategy and bankroll.\n\n## Final Thoughts\n\nHere are 5 takeaways to remember:\n\n1. **Cajun Stud = Mississippi Stud + 3 side bets.** The base game is identical. If you know one, you know the other.\n2. **Use the 2-1-0 point system.** It's the same optimal strategy that works for Mississippi Stud.\n3. **Pocket Bonus is the only worthwhile side bet.** At ~6% house edge, it's reasonable entertainment.\n4. **Avoid Lo Ball.** The 12% house edge makes it the worst bet on the table.\n5. **Never let side bets change your base strategy.** They're independent — treat them that way.\n\n### Keep Learning\n\nReady to level up your table game skills? Here are some tools and guides that complement Cajun Stud:\n\n- [Mississippi Stud Strategy](\u002Fblog\u002Fmississippi-stud-strategy) — the full base game strategy deep dive\n- [3 Shot Poker Rules & Strategy](\u002Fblog\u002F3-shot-poker-rules-strategy) — another community card poker variant\n- [Match the Dealer Side Bet Guide](\u002Fblog\u002Fmatch-the-dealer-blackjack-side-bet) — side bet analysis for blackjack\n- [House Edge Calculator](\u002Fcasino\u002Fhouse-edge-calculator) — compare house edges across all casino games\n- [RTP Calculator](\u002Fcasino\u002Frtp-calculator) — understand return to player percentages\n- [Variance & Volatility Calculator](\u002Fcasino\u002Fvolatility-calculator) — measure your risk level\n- [Session Simulator](\u002Fcasino\u002Fsession-simulator) — simulate your Cajun Stud sessions\n- [Bankroll Calculator](\u002Fcasino\u002Fbankroll-calculator) — plan your casino bankroll\n- [Loss Calculator](\u002Fcasino\u002Floss-calculator) — see the true cost of side bets over time\n- [Equity Calculator](\u002Fpoker\u002Fequity-calculator) — poker equity fundamentals\n- [Pre-flop raise statistics](\u002Fblog\u002Fpfr-meaning-poker-stats) — understand PFR and what it reveals about player types\n- [Pot Odds Calculator](\u002Fpoker\u002Fpot-odds-calculator) — essential poker math\n- [Bankroll Management for Poker](\u002Fpoker\u002Fbankroll-calculator) — manage your poker bankroll\n- [Fibonacci Betting System](\u002Fblog\u002Ffibonacci-betting-system) — alternative staking strategies\n- [Pot Committed Strategy Guide](\u002Fblog\u002Fpot-committed-meaning-strategy) — know when you're committed and when to fold\n- [Irish Poker Drinking Game](\u002Fblog\u002Firish-poker-drinking-game) — complete rules for the popular party card game\n- [Quad Aces vs Royal Flush](\u002Fblog\u002Fquad-aces-vs-royal-flush) — the rarest bad beat in poker history explained with real probability math\n- [Dirty Diaper Poker Hand](\u002Fblog\u002Fdirty-diaper-poker-hand) — why 3-2 offsuit is the worst hand in Hold'em and the WSOP bluffs that made it legendary\n- [Dream Card video poker variant](\u002Fblog\u002Fdream-card-video-poker-strategy) — video poker where one card is always wild, changing optimal strategy completely\n- [Flush Fever Video Poker](\u002Fblog\u002Fflush-fever-video-poker) — IGT's Fever bonus variant where suited decks boost your flush odds\n- [Louisiana Stud Poker rules and strategy](\u002Fblog\u002Flouisiana-stud-poker-rules-strategy) — another Southern stud variant with a unique bonus bet structure\n- [Fast Fold Poker strategy guide](\u002Fblog\u002Ffast-fold-poker-strategy) — Zoom, Rush & Cash, and Zone poker strategy for online cash game grinders",[30,33,36,39,42,45,48,51,54,57,60,63,66,69,72],{"answer":31,"question":32},"Cajun Stud Poker is a Mississippi Stud variant that adds three optional side bets — Board Bonus, Pocket Bonus, and Lo Ball — to the standard base game. The core gameplay is identical to Mississippi Stud.","What is Cajun Stud Poker?",{"answer":34,"question":35},"The base game is exactly the same. Cajun Stud adds three side bets: Pocket Bonus (pays on your 2 hole cards), Board Bonus (pays on the 3 community cards), and Lo Ball (pays if your final 5-card hand is bad enough).","How is Cajun Stud different from Mississippi Stud?",{"answer":37,"question":38},"The base game has a 4.91% house edge, same as Mississippi Stud. The Pocket Bonus runs about 6%, Board Bonus about 7.5%, and Lo Ball about 12%.","What is the house edge on Cajun Stud Poker?",{"answer":40,"question":41},"The Pocket Bonus has the lowest house edge among the three side bets at roughly 6%. It pays based on your two hole cards alone, so you know the result immediately.","What is the best side bet in Cajun Stud?",{"answer":43,"question":44},"No. The Lo Ball side bet has a house edge around 12%, making it the worst bet on the table. It pays when you have a terrible hand, which creates a conflicting incentive with your base game strategy.","Should I play the Lo Ball side bet?",{"answer":46,"question":47},"The Pocket Bonus pays on your two hole cards: suited Aces pay 30:1, any pair pays 3:1, suited cards pay 2:1, and connected suited cards (one-gap or less) pay 4:1.","What hands qualify for the Pocket Bonus?",{"answer":49,"question":50},"The Board Bonus pays based on the three community cards only. Three of a kind pays 50:1, a straight flush pays 40:1, a straight pays 6:1, a flush pays 3:1, and a pair pays 1:1.","How does the Board Bonus work?",{"answer":52,"question":53},"Yes, the base game strategy is identical. Use the 2-1-0 point system: 2 points for high cards (J+), 1 point for mid cards (6-10), 0 for low cards. Bet 3x with 2+ points or any pair.","Can I use Mississippi Stud strategy for Cajun Stud?",{"answer":55,"question":56},"Same as Mississippi Stud — you need at least a pair of Jacks or better to win on the base game. Pairs of 6s through 10s push (your bet is returned). Anything lower loses.","What is the minimum hand to get paid in Cajun Stud?",{"answer":58,"question":59},"For the base game only, bring at least 30-40x the ante. If you play all three side bets every hand, you need 50-60x the ante since you are adding 3 extra units of risk per hand.","How much bankroll do I need for Cajun Stud?",{"answer":61,"question":62},"Lo Ball pays when your final 5-card hand is bad: 7-high or worse pays 500:1, 8-high pays 150:1, 9-high pays 75:1, 10-high pays 15:1, and Jack-high pays 5:1. Queen-high and above lose.","What does the Lo Ball side bet pay?",{"answer":64,"question":65},"Cajun Stud is primarily found in live casinos, especially in Louisiana and other Southern states. Some online casino platforms may offer it, but it is much less common than standard Mississippi Stud.","Is Cajun Stud available online?",{"answer":67,"question":68},"The base game pays 500:1 for a royal flush, same as Mississippi Stud. With the maximum 3x bet on each street, a $5 ante could win $22,500 on a royal.","What is the royal flush payout in Cajun Stud?",{"answer":70,"question":71},"Never. The base game strategy is independent of the side bets. Side bets are resolved separately, so changing your raise\u002Ffold decisions based on side bet outcomes is a common and costly mistake.","Should I change my base strategy when playing side bets?",{"answer":73,"question":74},"Cajun Stud is most commonly found in casinos in Louisiana, Mississippi, and other Gulf Coast states. Ask the table games pit boss if they offer it — the game is growing in popularity.","Where can I find Cajun Stud Poker tables?",[76,77,78,79],"en","ru","de","tr",{"data":81,"body":82},{},{"type":83,"children":84},"root",[85,93,108,129,134,140,145,300,305,311,331,351,372,378,385,390,435,441,451,461,492,501,511,521,531,537,555,573,590,609,615,620,784,801,807,812,818,830,925,935,945,951,963,1053,1062,1072,1078,1090,1187,1196,1206,1212,1216,1221,1227,1232,1238,1299,1305,1387,1393,1484,1490,1580,1592,1598,1603,1609,1640,1647,1652,1658,1697,1703,1732,1738,1743,1749,1753,1758,1764,1770,1775,1785,1791,1796,1805,1811,1816,1822,1827,1836,1842,2047,2053,2058,2203,2211,2232,2238,2243,2253,2263,2273,2283,2291,2309,2315,2320,2326,2331,2385,2391,2396],{"type":86,"tag":87,"props":88,"children":90},"element","h2",{"id":89},"how-to-play-cajun-stud-rules-side-bets-strategy-2026",[91],{"type":92,"value":15},"text",{"type":86,"tag":94,"props":95,"children":96},"p",{},[97,99,106],{"type":92,"value":98},"Want to know how to play Cajun Stud? 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