Ok, so you want to play like a pirate on the high seas, well there is a game that is just for you. The most popular game on cruise ships on the Caribbean seas and oceans is Caribbean Poker. This game is simple to learn. It is based on another free wheeling game called 5-card stud poker. They play is simple and easy to learn. Caribbean Poker pits seven players against the dealer as in Blackjack. Each player plays against the dealer instead of each other. Most online casino sites that have comprehensive glossaries of terms, and examples of how to play with live action videos. Some of them also have downloadable software that teaches how to play.

The first step in learning this game is learning about the cards and each card’s value. The next aspect is to learn the difference between a pair and a flush. Each person gets five cards, and place your bet or "ante". Each player must bet the first hand. Many places online and cruise ships too offer a progressive jackpot as a side bet when you play Caribbean Poker. In Caribbean poker you have more than one way to win.

Casinos for Caribbean Poker online gives you a real understanding on how to bet, whether on the progressive jackpot or against the dealer. The best strategy is to bet if you have an ace-king or better in your hand. Please fold if you have anything less. Oh yes, "fold" means to put down your cards and lose your bet or "ante". Remember the progressive jackpot? Make sure after you play and win, that the dealer know what hand is the winner, he may scoop up the cards before you can tell him, so hold your card until you are sure he knows that you are the winner of the jackpot as well.

This game is a little slower paced than Blackjack, but, it is still a hot item on various casino sites. This came comes with a lot of opportunities via jackpots and bonuses. Play to win. Find a great online casino site and download their software and practice to beat the dealer and then play to win. Again and again.