5/2 Split
Stud
Players: 3-7
Initial Deal: Two cards down and one up, next 3 one at a time are up to each player last card down. Same as 7 card stud
Betting: Ante if desired.
After the initial three cards are dealt. High Card showing Bets. After each card is dealt the highest hand showing on the table begins the betting.
Play: Deal and bet as in 7-card stud. After the betting round following the final down card, all remaining players split their hands into a 5-card hand and a 2-card hand. The 2-card hand must contain at least one down card. The 5-card hand must be a better hand than the 2-card hand. Following the split there is one more betting round.
Winner: High Hand (5 card)/ High Hand (2 card) split the pot
Variations: None