Seventh Street
Seventh Street is the final round of betting in Seven-Card Stud. It’s the moment of truth where players receive their seventh and last card, which is dealt face down. Think of it as the grand finale in a magic show, except here, you’re hoping for a magical hand to win the pot.
The origin of Seventh Street in Poker
The term “Seventh Street” comes from Seven-Card Stud, a poker variant that dates back to the 19th century. When the game evolved, the streets (rounds of betting) were named sequentially. By the time the seventh card was dealt, it became known as Seventh Street. It’s a straightforward term that stuck around because, well, poker players like to keep things simple when they’re busy bluffing.
Examples of use:
“He went all-in on Seventh Street and flipped over a full house!”
Player 1: “What did you get on Seventh Street?”
Player 2: “A miracle card, completed my straight!”
You can use it in real life too…
- “Just got my final exam results—Seventh Street, baby!”
- “My project’s due tomorrow. It’s Seventh Street time.”
- “Booked my flight last minute, talk about Seventh Street booking.”
When playing, be aware:
Do: Manage Your Bankroll Wisely
On Seventh Street, players often bet big. Make sure you’ve got enough chips to see it through. Running out of steam (or chips) at the last moment can leave you high and dry.
Don’t: Bluff Without Backup
Bluffing on Seventh Street is risky business. Unless you’ve been setting it up the entire game, a bluff can easily get called, and you’ll be left counting your losses.
Seventh Street means the same in other sports?
No other sports use “Seventh Street” in the same context as poker. It’s unique to Seven-Card Stud and other stud variants.
Other meanings:
– Baseball: Seventh inning stretch—a break in the game, not the final round.
– Basketball: Seventh position—refers to the player’s place on the court, not a betting round.
Trivia
Did you know that Seven-Card Stud, where “Seventh Street” is used, was the most popular poker variant in the U.S. before Texas Hold’em took over? It was particularly favored by poker legends like Johnny Moss and Chip Reese.
