Let It Ride Poker

Let it ride poker is one of the more popular poker variations. Among poker players and online, let it ride poker is sometimes called let 'em ride or let them ride poker.

In let it ride poker, your hands are scored the same as in traditional poker games (i.e. a royal flush is the highest possible hand.) In let it ride poker, you are dealt three cards, which you use with two dealer cards to make your hand. As the dealer turns over his cards, you can fold your hand or "let it ride" for the next card.

Some people like this game simply because you can keep betting more and more, while knowing for sure that you have a potentially winning hand. Specifically, if you're dealt a pair of tens or better, then you know you're going to win, and you can comfortably let all three of your bets ride.

EXAMPLE OF A LET IT RIDE POKER GAME: Player has three $10 bets in the circles and is dealt 2 fives and a jack. He pulls his Circle 1 bet back. The first card the dealer turns up is a five. Now the player has three fives (a sure winner) so he lets his Circle 2 bet ride. The dealer's other card turns out to be a nine. Player didn't improve his hand but still has a winning "Three of a Kind". At the 3-1 payout for this hand, the dealer pays him $30 for his $ Circle bet and $30 for his Circle 2 bet. Player wins $60.

LET IT RIDE POKER TIPS: After looking at your three initial cards and the community cards are still hidden, let it ride when you have a pair of 10's or better. Pull your bet if not. If you have four parts of a flush after the first common card is turned also let it ride. Do not chase after 4 card straights.