I've been playing stud for over 11 years now, mostly in AC, but I've also played in Vegas. When I went there in 2004, there were a bunch of places that I remember that spread $1-5 (Mirage, Bellagio, Flamingo, Golden Nugget, Excalibur). Mirage even had a $5-10 stud game, which is what I play now in AC.

I still play mostly stud, but if there's only $1-5 games available, I'll play hold-em' instead. This is because $1-5 stud can be the most BORING and unprofitable poker game there is. Only $2-4 hold-em' is as boring and unprofitable. In most places this game is filled with retirees who don't like/know how to play hold-em'. They're used to playing stud in home/VFW/social club games. Needless to say, there usually isn't much action. A lot of older folks like to play just for fun and pass the time, which is fine, but not for anyone who only gets to play live every so often (like me).

With that being said, $1-5 stud is the first casino poker game that I played, and the game where I learned how to play. You can win money, but it is really dependent on the other 7 folks at the table. If you get a tight crowd, forget it. I 've played after hours on weekends/holidays,
and with drunks, and it's been OK. I much prefer the $5-10 stud structure, but good luck trying to find it in a casino (except for the Taj & Trop).

I don't mean to be downer, but the future of stud isn't looking too good. This has been covered in earlier posts.
I really hope I'm wrong though, because I much more enjoy playing stud than hold-em'. Good luck, and it's good to see that there's still people playing stud.