Let It Ride Basic Strategy

Just like in Blackjack there is a basic strategy to Let It Ride that will help reduce the house edge to approximately 3.5% if used correctly. It is not hard to memorize and generally is pretty straight forward. Have a winning hand to continue or a draw to a big payout hand.

First Three Cards-Let It Ride

Let it Ride with any of the hands below or take your bet back:

  • Any paying hand (Pair of 10’s or higher)
  • Any three cards to a royal flush
  • Three cards to a straight flush
  • Flush draw with at least two cards over 10


First Four Cards-Let It Ride

Let it Ride with any of the hands below or take your bet back:

  • Any paying hand (Pair of 10’s or higher)
  • Four cards to a royal flush
  • Four cards to a straight flush
  • Four cards to a flush
  • Four cards to a straight with at least one card over 10.