Let It Ride is a five-card poker-style casino game where you don’t play against the dealer or other players—you’re trying to make the best poker hand using three player cards and two community cards.
Basic Rules
Place Three Equal Bets
- You place three equal bets: Bet 1, Bet 2, and Bet 3.
- These are usually placed in three labeled circles in front of you.
Get Your Cards
- You receive three face-down cards.
- Two community cards are dealt face down in front of the dealer.
First Decision – Let It Ride or Pull Back
After seeing your three cards, you choose to “let it ride” (keep Bet 1 and Bet 2 in play) or pull back Bet 1
First Community Card Revealed
- The dealer flips over one community card.
- You now decide to let it ride or pull back Bet 2.
Second Community Card Revealed
- Now all five cards (your three plus the two community cards) are visible.
- Bet 3 is always in play and cannot be pulled back.
Win or Lose Based on Hand Ranking
- You win if your final five-card hand is a pair of 10s or better.
- Payouts increase with stronger hands like straights, flushes, full house, etc.
Payout Example (may vary by casino)
- Pair of 10s or better: 1 to 1
- Two pair: 2 to 1
- Straight: 5 to 1
- Royal Flush: 1000 to 1
Let It Ride is known for its slower pace and simple strategy, making it great for casual players.
Seated Let It Ride Tables: 7 players
Space Required: 10’x10’ with chairs