LET IT RIDE STUD POKER

Object of the Game

The goal of each player is to win the pot, which contains all the bets that the players have made in any one deal. A player makes a bet in hopes that he has the best hand, or to give the impression that he does. In most Poker versions, the top combination of five cards is the best hand.

The Deal

The dealer gives three cards to each player; face down, one at a time. Two cards are then placed face down in front of the dealer, who does not receive a hand of three cards.

The Play

The players do not play against the dealer. Their objective is merely to get a good poker hand by using their three cards plus the dealer's two facedown cards. At no time may a player show his hand to any of the other players.

After looking at the three facedown cards, the player may ask for his first bet back or may elect to "let it ride." One of the dealer's facedown cards is then turned up. The player may then ask for his bet back or, again, may "let it ride." The dealer's second facedown card is now turned up, and the players expose their cards. The dealer then pays out all winning hands.