Break Vegas – Let it Ride

OK, well you can't really beat Let it Ride but, you can get close. Learn how to play and get the best odds.

Instructions:

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Place Bets: There are three spaces on the table labeled with 1, 2 and $. Place 3 equal bets in these spaces.

Step2
Place the $1 Bonus Bet: In most casinos there is a $1 side bet. This bet is played independent of the other bets. When the 5 card hand is revealed, it is paid based on a similar criteria to this one (depending on the casino).

Royal Flush $20,000
Strait Flush $2,000
Four of a Kind $100
Full House $75
Flush $50
Strait $50
Three of a Kind $9
Two Pair $9

Step3
Deal the cards: The dealer will deal 3 cards to each player and 2 to himself.

Step4
Play: The play goes like this. You are playing against the casino not the dealer. The dealer has to other 2 cards that make up your 5 card hand. You need 10’s or better to win.

You look at your cards and decide whether to pull one of your three bets back or, “Let it Ride”. After each player has made a decision and the dealer has moved bets appropriately, (don’t touch your bets until the dealer pushes them back to you) the dealer will roll one of the two cards over.

Now you re-evaluate the situation and decide whether to pull a second bet back or, “Let it Ride”. After each player has made a decision and the dealer has moved bets appropriately, the dealer will roll the second card over. This reveals your complete 5 card hand.

Here is how to get the best odds.

1st bet-Pull your bet for any hand that does not meet the following criteria:
10’s or better.
Any three cards to a royal flush
Any three cards to a strait flush with a 4 card spread where one or more cards is 10 or higher.
Any three cards to a strait flush with a 5 card spread where two or more cards is 10 or higher.

2nd bet- Pull your bet for any hand that does not meet the following criteria:
10’s or better
4 cards to a flush
Four cards to a strait (in a row)
Four cards to a strait (not in a row) where all 4 cards are 10 or higher.

Step5
Pay me: If your hand is not better than a pair of 10’s, based on standard poker rules, then you lose. If you win then you get paid on each remaining bet based on this criteria (for most casinos).

Royal Flush 1000 to 1
Strait Flush 200 to 1
Four of a Kind 50 to 1
Full House 15 to 1
Flush 8 to 1
Strait 5 to 1
Three of a Kind 3 to 1
Two Pair 2 to 1
10’s or better 1 to 1

Any bonuses are paid out at this time as well.

Step6
3 Card Bonus: This is a bonus that is optional in some casinos. The cost for this bet is usually based on the table min and max. It is based on the Pair Plus bet for 3 Card Poker and is played completely independent of all other bets. The play is based completely off of the 3 cards in your hand. Check out this article on 3 Card Poker to see how to play this bet.

I recommend playing $5 on this bet when it's available.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have $100 to play with, find a $5 table.
• Always play the $1 bonus if it’s available.
• Keep your bets consistent. Always bet the same and always fold or stay based on the same criteria. If you don’t stick to it, you will regret it.
• Don't drink too much while you are playing. It makes it difficult to keep track of your bets.