Let it Ride is just one poker format found at online casinos

For obvious reasons we often comment on the huge range of casino games we can now play at our online casinos. The vast majority of these online casino games are of course variations of slots games and video slots, but there are also a number of variations of more traditional casino games featured on many of the online casinos we can access in Ireland. Any discussions relating to the casino game of poker for instance generally concentrate on the Texas Hold’em format of the game because this is the game of choice for most serious poker players, but the online casinos also offer a number of different versions of poker some of which are perhaps not that well known. Most of us have heard of draw poker and stud poker, but what about ‘Let it Ride’. If you like the idea of playing poker but are not yet ready or don’t have the budget for Texas Hold’em, then you may find ‘Let it Ride’ is a fun alternative. We have included the rules of ‘Let it Ride’ on our casino games pages, but it really is very simple. The player starts by placing three equal ante bets of at least the minimum table stake, after which three cards are dealt face up with two further cards dealt face down in the middle of the table. These are the equivalent of community cards in many other poker formats. The player then has a choice based on the potential of the three face up cards, he can either remove one of the ante bets or as the name of the game suggests Let it Ride. One of the face down cards is then revealed and the player can again choose to remove a bet or Let it Ride. The final card is then revealed and a winning hand paid at fixed odds according to the ranking of the hand. Some online casinos do require a minimum qualifying hand so check the house rules before you start, but if you’re looking for a fun way to learn the rankings of poker hands playing ‘Let it Ride’ at an online casino is an excellent way to do it.