Let
It Ride is literally one
of the top casino card games
played by American players,
next to Blackjack. With a distinct
similarity to poker, the Let
it Ride is a very easy game
to learn and follow. It’s
not essential to understand
how to play poker in order to
play Let It Ride, since the
object of the game is to have
a hand of 10 or better. That
said, players should learn and
have a basic grasp on odds as
it will defiantly help when
betting.
How to Play Let It Ride
Let It Ride is played against
yourself, meaning all you need
to do is hold a pair of 10’s
or better and you win. In casinos
located in the United States
the game is played with as many
as seven players to one table,
where as US
players who play
Let it Ride online will play
by themselves. You will notice
the table offers two separate
payout charts. One of the charts
is for your standard hand while
the other pays according to
any bonus bets placed if any
was placed at all. The bonus
bet is an optional side bet
allowing you to qualify for
an added payout. Land based
casinos typically offer a standard
payout chart where as online
casinos usually have a progressive
jackpot tied into any wagers
placed on the bonus area.
To start the game you will need
to ante by placing a wager in
the circle in front of you and
decide if you wish to place
a bet on the bonus area. Once
antes have been made the dealer
will deal you three cards face
up followed by two cards in
front of him face down. Once
the cards are dealt you will
be given the option to check
or raise. If your hand already
holds a pair of 10’s or
better (also referred to as
a “no brainer”)
you will of course want to raise
your hand, which means place
another bet in front of you.
If your hand is less than a
pair of a 10’s you will
check your hand. The dealer
will than flip the first card
over allowing you to bet again
followed by the turning of the
final card. Once all the cards
have been placed face up your
hand will be paid based on the
payout chart. Players who place
a bonus bet will receive an
extra payout based on whether
or not their hand qualified.
Brick
and Mortar Let it Ride vs. US
Online Casino Let it Ride
Whether you play Let it Ride
at a casino in Atlantic City
or a US online casino, the same
rules apply to the game except
when it comes to the initial
betting. When
anteing, land casinos will require
you to place all three bets
on the table first. During each
betting round you will be asked
if you want to pull you bets
back (if your hand is not strong
enough) or allow them to remain
if you want to continue. On
the other hand, most online
casinos for US players require
you to place a single wager
when anteing, followed by raising
the bet or checking it based
on your hand strength.
Understanding Odds
This is where strategy and
odds in poker comes into play.
It’s not necessary to
know what the odds are but will
certainly help you in maintaining
your bankroll while playing
Let it Ride. Having a pair of
10’s of better dealt to
you with your first three cards
isn’t always the most
likely scenario. When you can
understand your odds you will
be more inclined to know when
you should pay for the extra
card or save your bets.
When to “Let it Ride” on
the First Bet;
- A pair of 10’s or
better
- Straight draw 5-6-7 or higher
- Straight Flush Draw
When to “Let it Ride” on
the Second Bet;
- Pair of 10’s or Better
- Flush Draw
- Straight Draw
Let It Ride Pay Chart
- Royal Flush Pays 1000: 1
- Straight Flush Pays 200:
1
- Four of a Kind Pays 50:
1
- Full House Pays 11: 1
- Flush Pays 8: 1
- Straight Pays 5: 1
- Three of a Kind Pays 3:
1
- Two Pair 2: 1
- 10’s of Better Pays
1: 1
Let it Ride Bonus Bet Payouts
at US Online Casinos
- Straight Pays $20
- Flush Pays $50
- Full House Pays $75
- Four of a Kind Pays $200
- Straight Flush Pays 10%
of the progressive
- Royal Flush Pays Progressive
Jackpot
US
Online Casinos Offering Let
It Ride Casino Games
Let It Ride is one of the leading
casino games played online,
nect to Blackjack that is. Most
US casinos offer this game and
players can learn to play Let
it Ride for free online or place
a few bets. If your looking
for a US friendly casino offering
Let it Ride table games, we
suggest you check Club
USA Casino,
Rushmore
Casino or Cherry
Red Casino.
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