Let It Ride rules and house edge

Let It Ride is a poker-based table game in which you do not play against the dealer or other players. You are paid according to a fixed pay table for the strength of your final five-card hand, made from your three cards and two community cards.

How a hand works

1. Place three equal bets.
2. You receive three cards; two community cards are dealt face down.
3. After seeing your cards, you can pull back your first bet or let it ride.
4. The first community card is turned over. You can pull back your second bet or let it ride.
5. The second community card is turned over. Your third bet always stays in action, and all remaining bets are paid on the final hand.

The standard pay table is 1 to 1 for a pair of tens or better, 2 to 1 for two pair, 3 to 1 for three of a kind, 5 to 1 for a straight, 8 to 1 for a flush, 11 to 1 for a full house, 50 to 1 for four of a kind, 200 to 1 for a straight flush, and 1,000 to 1 for a royal flush. Casinos may cap total payouts.

House edge

According to the Wizard of Odds, the expected loss with optimal strategy under the standard pay table is about 3.51 percent of one base bet. The optional bonus side bet is much costlier: the same source lists house edges from about 13.8 percent to over 36 percent depending on the pay table.

Play safely, or not at all

This guide is educational. We do not offer games, accept bets, or link to casinos. In the U.S. states that currently license online casinos, you must be at least 21 and physically located in that state. Every casino game on this page has a built-in house advantage or a fee, so treat any money you play with as money you may lose. Set a budget and a time limit before you start. If gambling is causing harm, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738) or see our responsible gambling help page.

Sources

• Wizard of Odds, Let It Ride

See also: all game guides, where online casinos are legal, and responsible gambling help.