31. Betting in stud poker, (a) In each betting interval theplayer with the highest exposed combination (as defined by paragraph 32) has the privilege of betting first. In the first bettinginterval, this player must bet at least the minimum establishedfor the game. In any subsequent betting interval, this playermay check.
(b) If in any betting interval every active player checks, the betting interval ends. Another round of cards is dealt, or there is a showdown, as the case may be. If in any betting interval
any player bets, each active player in turn after him must at least call the highest previous bet or drop.