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Mississippi Stud strategy chart
This Mississippi Stud strategy chart tells you whether to fold, raise 1x or raise 3x on each street. Go down the list for your street and stop at the first line that matches your cards. It is the complete best-play strategy, and it never raises 2x.
Points
| Cards | Points |
|---|---|
| J, Q, K, A (high) | 2 |
| 6 to 10 (middle) | 1 |
| 2 to 5 (low) | 0 |
3rd street: two cards
| Your cards | Play |
|---|---|
| Any pair | Raise 3x |
| 2 points or more | Raise 1x |
| 6-5 suited | Raise 1x |
| Anything else | Fold |
2 points means one high card, or two middle cards. You fold 412 of the 1,326 possible starting hands, about 31%.
4th street: three cards
| Your cards and the first community card | Play |
|---|---|
| Pair of 6s or better, or three of a kind | Raise 3x |
| Three suited cards, all 10 or higher | Raise 3x |
| Three suited cards in a row, 5-6-7 or higher | Raise 3x |
| Three suited, one gap, at least one high card | Raise 3x |
| Three suited, two gaps, at least two high cards | Raise 3x |
| Any other three suited cards | Raise 1x |
| Pair of 2s through 5s | Raise 1x |
| 3 points or more | Raise 1x |
| Three in a row, 4-5-6 or higher | Raise 1x |
| Three cards, one gap, two middle cards | Raise 1x |
| Anything else | Fold |
A gap is a missing rank inside the run. 8-9-J has one gap (the 10). 9-J-K has two (the 10 and the queen). A suited draw that needs a low ace, like A-2-4, counts only as three suited cards.
5th street: four cards
| Your cards and two community cards | Play |
|---|---|
| Pair of 6s or better, two pair or better | Raise 3x |
| Four to a flush | Raise 3x |
| Four in a row, 5-6-7-8 up to 10-J-Q-K | Raise 3x |
| Any other straight draw | Raise 1x |
| Pair of 2s through 5s | Raise 1x |
| 4 points or more | Raise 1x |
| Three middle cards, and you raised 3x earlier | Raise 1x |
| Anything else | Fold |
"Any other straight draw" means four cards that fit inside five ranks: an inside draw like 5-6-8-9, a draw that needs one end like J-Q-K-A or A-2-3-4, or a low run like 2-3-4-5.
Hands people get wrong
- 6♥5♣ 6-5 offsuit: fold. Only 6-5 suited gets a 1x raise.
- 2♠2♦ Pocket 2s: raise 3x. Every starting pair is a 3x raise, even though a pair of 2s doesn't pay yet.
- 9♣6♦ Two middle cards: raise 1x, not fold.
- 6♥5♥7♥ Suited 5-6-7: raise 3x on 4th street.
- A♠2♠4♠ Suited, but the ace plays low: raise 1x, not 3x.
- 4♦5♣6♠7♥ Open at both ends but only 7 high: raise 1x, not 3x.
- Q♥3♠7♦2♣ Three points with four cards: fold.
Reading the chart at the table
- Do you have a pair of 6s or better? Raise 3x on every street from here.
- Is there a flush or straight flush draw? Check its line.
- Count points: 2 on two cards, 3 on three cards, 4 on four cards gets a 1x raise.
- Nothing matches? Fold.
How often each play comes up
| Street | Raise 3x | Raise 1x | Fold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd street | 5.9% | 63.0% | 31.1% |
| 4th street | 10.9% | 50.3% | 7.7% |
| 5th street | 19.4% | 37.0% | 4.9% |
Shares are of all hands dealt, so later streets add up to less than 100%: the rest folded earlier.
How good is the chart?
It is the best play. Following it gives a house edge of 4.91% of the Ante, the lowest the game allows. Odds and house edge. The reasons behind each line: Mississippi Stud strategy.
Using the chart
Play with the chart next to you, then without it. Our free game grades every decision, and in Practice it can show the right play before you choose. Practice with hints.
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Questions
Is there a strategy chart for Mississippi Stud?
Yes. Three short tables cover it: on two cards raise 3x with a pair, 1x with 2 points or 6-5 suited; on three and four cards raise 3x with a paying hand or strong draw, 1x with a weaker draw or enough points.
Should you raise 3x with pocket 2s in Mississippi Stud?
Yes. Every starting pair is a 3x raise on 3rd street, even a pair that doesn't pay yet.
Do you raise with 6-5 offsuit in Mississippi Stud?
No. 6-5 offsuit is only 1 point, so fold it. 6-5 suited is a 1x raise.
How many starting hands do you fold in Mississippi Stud?
412 of the 1,326 possible two-card hands, about 31%.
Is the Mississippi Stud strategy chart perfect?
Yes. It matches the best possible play and gives a house edge of 4.91% of the Ante.
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