Seven-card stud, also known as
Seven-Toed Pete or
Down-The-River is a
variant of
stud poker. Until the recent increase in popularity of
Texas hold 'em, seven-card stud was the most widely played poker variant in home games across the
United States, and in
casinos in the eastern part of the country. Two to eight players is common, though eight may require special rules for the last cards dealt if no players fold. With experienced players who fold often, even playing with nine players is possible.