Let It Ride carries a moderate house edge of
between 2.8 and 3.5 percent, meaning that it is better than some
casino games such as Keno, Red Dog, Big Six Wheel, some Roulette
Wheels, and most Slot Machines, but not as good as Blackjack, Craps,
Full Pay Video Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Baccarat, or certain other
Roulette Wheels (see games comparison).
Let It Ride is similar to slot machines in that most hands (75%) are
losers but when you win you tend to hit bigger jackpots, be patient
the winning hands will eventually come your way. This game is
unbeatable over the long run so you shouldn't spend too much time or
money playing this game. On the other hand, it is easy and stress free
to play, played at a relaxing pace (slowing the rate of your losses)
and is a great game for slot players to make the transition to the
Table Games. Now, for the three steps to success at Let It Ride...
Anyone familiar with Video Poker should have no trouble learning the basic strategy of Let It Ride. You simply see if you can put together a winning hand of 10s or better and adjust your bets as the cards are dealt. After you place your three bets on the table in the areas marked 1,2, and $, there are two points in the game when you must decide whether to leave your bet on the table (Let It Ride) or to remove it from action (Take it Back). Below is a strategy guide to follow in order to minimize the casino advantage on you and maximize your chances of winning:
After 3 cards are dealt. You should Let It Ride if you have:
A winning hand
Three consecutive cards to a Straight Flush (except if the cards are A-2-3 or 2-3-4; in this case - take your bet back)
Three almost consecutive cards to a Straight Flush with one hole and at least one card being a 10 or better (Example: 8-9-J all of the same suit)
Three almost consecutive cards to a Straight Flush with two holes and at least two cards being 10 or better (Example: 9-J-K all of the same suit)
If you don't have any of the above then Take Back bet number 1.
After the dealer has revealed his first card. You should Let It Ride if you have:
A winning hand
Four cards to a Flush or Straight Flush
Four cards to a Straight with at least one card being a 10 or better.
If you don't have any of the above then take back bet number 2.
Never make the $1 Bonus Bet- It is a sucker bet that carries a high house advantage
If you are playing any casino game for money it is always a good idea to learn as much as you can about the game.
Before spending any money in the casino, practice at home and become familiar with this game
Casinos offer comps to their players much the same way airlines offer frequent flyer miles to reward their customers. Casino comps are usually given out in the form of room, food, or beverage discounts or even free show tickets. As a general rule of thumb, casinos will give about 1% of the value of your total play back in the form of comps (each casino has its own policies but this number will give you an idea what you are dealing with).
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