In 7 card stud poker, 3 hole cards are dealt to all players and 4 faced up cards on the dealt on the table. Thus, total 7 cards are used in 7 Card Stud Poker.

Before the Game Starts:

All players post an ante which is a nominal amount usually ¼ of full bet.

When the Antes are posted:

2 Hold Cards are dealt to all players.

1 Faced up Card is dealt to all players.

Player with Lowest Faced Up Card Brings-In:

Player with lowest faced up card is forced to bring-in and make another nominal bet which is usually the size of small bet.
1st Betting Round starts from the player having highest faced up card.

4th Street is dealt faced-up on the table.

2nd Betting Round starts from the player having highest faced up card.

5th Street is dealt faced up on the table.

3rd Betting Round starts from the player having highest faced up card.

6th Street is dealt faced up on the table. (6th street is the last faced up card dealt on the table.

4th Betting Round starts from the player having highest faced up card.

1 Hole Card (the last hole card) is dealt to all players.

Final Betting Round Starts:

All players will look at their cards to make their Best 5 Cards Combination out of total 7 cards. The player with Highest 5 Cards Poker Hand WINS THE POT!!!!!