Seven-card Stud is a popular variant of poker that does not use community cards. Each player is dealt a total of seven cards, three face-down and four face-up, over several betting rounds. The goal is to make the best five-card hand from the seven cards dealt. The game begins with two players posting forced bets called the ante and bring-in. Players then take turns betting, raising, or folding based on the strength of their hands. After all betting rounds are complete, players reveal their cards, and the one with the best hand wins the pot.