Playing let it Ride Poker is easy, and its a thrilling to play and suitable for all players whatever their experience.

Playing Let it Ride Poker has the added advantage of being able to let your bets ride and possibly win a huge pot quickly!

Here are the main points to consider when playing let it ride poker and some strategies to win.

Playing Let it Ride Poker How to win

The aim of the game is to get a pair of 10s or better, using three cards dealt to the player and two "community" cards given to the dealer.

When playing let it ride poker all players play against the casino and not against each other as in other poker games.

Playing Let It Ride Poker

When starting to play Let it Ride poker all players make three bets which are of equal amounts.

The dealer then deals each player three cards and takes two community cards placed face down.

After seeing their first three cards each player has the choice to take one of their three bets back or to leave it on the table and 'let it ride' forward.

The dealer then turns over one of the two community cards.

These community cards apply to all hands dealt.

players then have the option to take out another bet or to 'let it ride'.

The player may leave their bet in or take it out the second time regardless of their first play.

When this is completed the dealer then shows the second and final community card.

Winners are paid based on hands which are better than a pair of 10s, where the pair of 10s pays even money.
Let it ride poker Payouts
Tens or better 1 - 1
Two pair: pays 2 - 1
Three of a kind: pays 3 - 1
Straight: pays 5 - 1
Flush: pays 8 - 1
Full house: pays 11 - 1
Four of a kind: pays 50 - 1
Straight flush: pays 200 - 1
Royal flush: pays 1,000 - 1

The House Advantage when playing let it ride poker is 3.5%

Playing Let It Ride Poker and winning the game

When playing let it ride poker the key is to know when to let your bets ride...

When you receive your first three cards, take your bet back if you do NOT have the following cards:

Pair of tens or better or three of a kind
Three cards to a flush with a 10 or better
Three cards to a straight flush or three cards to a royal flush
When receiving your fourth card, take your bet back if you do NOT have the following cards
Pair of tens or better or two pair
Three of a kind or four of a kind
Four-card flush or four-card straight flush or royal flush
Keep in mind that you can remove your second bet even if you let your first bet remain.

Playing let it ride poker table limits

Many casinos impose a table limit of $25,000 in Let it Ride Poker, which of course is designed to protect the casino from you winning too much!

So make sure you check the casino rules when playing let it ride poker to avoid frustration

A limit of $25,000 means that if you have a 15 bet and ride on each of the three betting circles and you get a royal flush you will only receive $25,000 instead of $45,000 if no table limit were present.

Why play let it ride poker?

Well its a bit like playing a progressive slot machine your after the big pot. The real attraction is the thrill of letting it ride and looking to collect a big pot at the end of the game.

Add in the fact that it is exciting, easy to play and great fun and you can see why playing let it ride poker is such a popular game.

One word of caution: The house edge is 3.5% so when you play expect to lose, have some fun and if you win its a bonus! But keep in mind winning the game can be very satisfying - Due to the size of the pot!