Mississippi Stud (+EV @ Barona)
At Barona Casino near San Diego, CA, they deal ShuffleMaster’s Mississippi Stud face up, where you can see the other player’s hands. This info helps the players odds considerably, and for a full table, the player actually has a small +1.5% edge over the house. While this is much better than the normal 4.91% house edge, there’s not always a full game going, the hand rate is slow (max 40/hr), and the variance is high. So don’t expect to be able to grind out a profit at this game, unless you have a large bankroll, and a bunch of friends to fill in the empty seats.
One cool aspect of the game is that standing players can bet behind seated players, and they can make independent decisions of the seated player. This is key, since I only play at a full table (my strategy requires 6 players). This helps keep the critical mass of the game going. If a seated player leaves, another one is right there to take his place, and keep the cards and info flowing.
The improved strategy based on knowledge of all dealt hands is listed in my post Mississippi Stud @ Barona Casino, CA.
Mississippi Stud strategy table when all 6 hands seen.
You don’t need to actually see all the player hands to know exactly how many outs you have. Most places will allow you to discretely discuss your “outs”, so you should be able to make the game +EV for yourself. You can practice the game by clicking on the screenshot below:
Mississippi Stud Game Screenshot
I noticed that this strategy card doesn’t have the 3rd street call for 3 high outs, wheel draw, and three low outs, nor does your Java game. Is this still part of your strategy? Thanks.
Thanks for the heads up. I fixed the A w/ wheel cards draw on 3rd street in the game and the strategy table. I also fixed a few other points, and the game now simulates at +1.4%.
I think this is the best game ever, you just have to know when to fold and when to hold. It’s really hard to get a flush and straight in the real game. But 3 of a kind and pairs are okay if you got money to pay with. I like the pay odds. I either win big or lose a lot. I play in MS.
Would love to see basic strategy for seeing two other hands, which is more common down here in MS. If I hold J3o and I see another Jack do I play? Or I hold 68o and so does my neighbor, what then?