{"id":862,"date":"2023-01-16T17:16:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T17:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardschat.com\/?page_id=862"},"modified":"2026-02-11T17:03:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:03:21","slug":"odds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/strategy\/odds\/","title":{"rendered":"Poker Odds for Dummies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-page-heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker Odds for Dummies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-page-info\"><ul class=\"pageInfo__list\"><li class=\"pageInfo__listItem\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pageInfo__icon pageInfo__icon--avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cc-icon-white-on-blue-96x96.png\" alt=\"Avatar for WSOP Winner Chris 'Fox' Wallace\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"\/>Reviewed by \u00a0<span>WSOP Winner Chris &#8216;Fox&#8217; Wallace<\/span><\/li><li class=\"pageInfo__listItem\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pageInfo__icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMjQiIGhlaWdodD0iMjQiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNCAyNCIgZmlsbD0ibm9uZSIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj4KICAgIDxwYXRoIGZpbGwtcnVsZT0iZXZlbm9kZCIgY2xpcC1ydWxlPSJldmVub2RkIiBkPSJNMTAuNiA1SDEzLjRWMTlIMTAuNlY1Wk01IDkuMkg4VjE5SDVWOS4yWk0xOSAxM0gxNi4yVjE5SDE5VjEzWiIgZmlsbD0iIzExMTExMSIvPgo8L3N2Zz4K\" alt=\"Icon for Difficulty\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/>Beginner-friendly<\/li><li class=\"pageInfo__listItem\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pageInfo__icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"Icon for Read\/Play Time\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/>14 minute read<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>poker odds guide<\/strong> is for you if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have a basic knowledge of poker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to improve your understanding of how Texas Hold&#8217;em poker odds work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This short, practical guide will show you\u00a0<strong>how to calculate poker odds<\/strong>\u00a0and pot odds like the\u00a0best poker players\u00a0so you can gain the upper hand on both physical and online tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Need some quick help?&nbsp;<\/strong>Check out our handy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/strategy\/odds\/#common-poker-outs-scenarios\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/strategy\/odds\/#common-poker-outs-scenarios\">Texas Hold\u2019em poker cheat sheet<\/a>, which simply tells you which&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/strategy\/poker-hands\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"977\">poker hands<\/a>&nbsp;you should play when based on&nbsp;<strong>poker odds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-create-block-video-with-caption\"><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-video-with-caption__video\"><div style=\"\n  width: 100%;\n  aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\n\">\n  <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vvngTFTbMxQ?si=_1mmHmACx2fCpyJ1\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" style=\"\n      width: 100%;\n      height: 100%;\n      border: 0;\n    \"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-block-create-block-video-with-caption__caption\"><p>What are pot odds and poker outs?<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See more <strong>free video tutorial content <\/strong>from our poker school:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/strategy\/become-a-winning-poker-player\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"819\">Become a winning poker player in 30 days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.us\/poker\/tools\/poker-odds-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use our poker hands calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.us\/poker\/strategy\/bluffing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ultimate guide to bluffing in poker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">Poker Odds Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing to improve your hand is an essential part of poker, but the difference between winning and losing often comes down to&nbsp;<strong>knowing when you&#8217;re getting the right price to call to try and hit your card<\/strong>. This chart shows the most common drawing situations you&#8217;ll find yourself in, as well as how much needs to be in the pot already to make it worth calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;d recommend&nbsp;<strong>bookmarking this page<\/strong>&nbsp;so you can refer to these poker cheat sheets next time you face a tricky call online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the Flop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Drawing Hand<\/strong><\/th><th># of Outs<\/th><th>Odds of Hitting by the River<\/th><th>$ in Pot Needed per $1 to Call<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Open-ended Straight and Flush Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>15<\/td><td>54%<\/td><td>$0.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inside Straight and Flush Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>12<\/td><td>45%<\/td><td>$1.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flush Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>9<\/td><td>35%<\/td><td>$1.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Open-ended Straight Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>8<\/td><td>32%<\/td><td>$2.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2x Overcards vs Top Pair<\/strong><\/td><td>6<\/td><td>24%<\/td><td>$3.15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Two pair to Full House<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>16%<\/td><td>$5.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inside Straight Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>16%<\/td><td>$5.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1x Overcard vs Top Pair<\/strong><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>$7.35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pocket Pair to Set<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>8%<\/td><td>$11.50<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the Turn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Drawing Hand<\/strong><\/th><th># of Outs<\/th><th>Odds of Hitting by the River<\/th><th>$ in Pot Needed per $1 to Call<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Open-ended Straight and Flush Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>15<\/td><td>33%<\/td><td>$2.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inside Straight and Flush Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>12<\/td><td>26%<\/td><td>$2.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flush Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>9<\/td><td>20%<\/td><td>$4.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Open-ended Straight Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>8<\/td><td>17%<\/td><td>$4.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2x Overcards vs Top Pair<\/strong><\/td><td>6<\/td><td>13%<\/td><td>$6.70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Two pair to Full House<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>9%<\/td><td>$10.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inside Straight Draw<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><td>9%<\/td><td>$10.10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1x Overcard vs Top Pair<\/strong><\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6%<\/td><td>$15.65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pocket Pair to Set<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>4%<\/td><td>$24.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pot-odds-table\">Pot Odds Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s our at-a-glance guide to poker pot odds, using some of the more common bet sizes you&#8217;re likely to face at the table. Want some guidance on what you should be playing in the first place? We recommend checking our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/strategy\/poker-starting-hands\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"880\">starting hands<\/a>\u00a0page for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Size of bet<\/th><th>Example<\/th><th>Pot odds<\/th><th>Equity needed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1\/2 pot bet<\/strong><\/td><td>$1 into $2 pot<\/td><td>3:1<\/td><td>1\/4 or 25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2\/3 pot bet<\/strong><\/td><td>$2 into $3 pot<\/td><td>5:2<\/td><td>2\/7 or 29%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3\/4 pot bet<\/strong><\/td><td>$3 into $4 pot<\/td><td>7:3<\/td><td>3\/10 or 30%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>pot sized bet<\/strong><\/td><td>$4 into $4 pot<\/td><td>8:4 or 2:1<\/td><td>4\/12 or 1\/3 33%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2x pot bet<\/strong><\/td><td>$8 into $4 pot<\/td><td>12:8 or 3:2<\/td><td>8\/20 or 2\/5 40%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"section__overline\"><strong>PART 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">How Odds Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;re betting on a horse race and are given odds of &#8216;seven to one&#8217;, it will be written &#8216;7:1&#8217;. This means that for every $1 you bet you&#8217;ll get paid $7 if you win. So if you bet $10 at 7:1 you&#8217;ll win $70 (plus your stake).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7:1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Odds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">=<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$70<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winnings from a $10 bet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the odds are particularly high against you winning, it&#8217;ll often be referred to as the &#8216;long shot&#8217;, which generally means it has only the slightest chance of succeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher odds generally mean you have less chance of winning. If someone offers you odds of 100:1 it means they&#8217;re convinced you&#8217;re not going to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"section__overline\"><strong>PART 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">Poker Odds Tell You the Probability of Hitting Any Given Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we discuss poker odds when playing<a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.us\/poker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> online poker<\/a>, you need to know\u00a0<strong>how to calculate your &#8216;outs&#8217;<\/strong>. Outs are simply the cards that will help you improve your hand and make it better than what you think your opponent is holding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To calculate odds you first need the number of winning cards, or &#8216;outs&#8217;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Opponent&#8217;s hand is unknown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/unknown.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1672\" style=\"width:105px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ignore your opponent&#8217;s hand<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Your hand is dealt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dealt.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1667\" style=\"width:105px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item-title\">To make a flush<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">you will need 3 more hearts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The dealer lays out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dealer.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1666\" style=\"width:228px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item-title\">4<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>hearts now visible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To win you&#8217;ll need any heart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/heart.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" style=\"width:331px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item-title\">9<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>out of 13 hearts still available.&nbsp;<strong>You have 9 &#8216;outs&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"section__overline\"><strong>PART 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">Using the \u2018Outs\u2019 To Calculate Texas Hold\u2019em Poker Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s break this down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We have already determined that you have nine &#8216;outs&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are 52 cards in a deck, and two of those are in your hand, leaving 50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are four cards exposed from the flop and turn, leaving 46 cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your opponent is holding two cards, but we ignore those as our calculations in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casino.us\/articles\/texas-holdem-poker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online Texas Hold&#8217;em poker<\/a> are only based on the cards you can see and what could be left in the deck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First, calculate how many cards from the deck you can&#8217;t see:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">52<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cards in a deck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cards in your hand<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cards dealt in the flop and turn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">=<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">46<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unseen cards <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*Still ignoring what your opponent may be holding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The unseen cards are then split into winners and losers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"callout__overline\"><strong>LOSERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading callout__heading\">37 cards in the deck that will cause you to lose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p>Clubs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/clubs.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1759\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p>Diamonds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/diamonds.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1668\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<p>Spades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/spades.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1671\" style=\"width:259px;height:88px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"callout__overline\"><strong><strong>WINNERS<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading callout__heading\">9 cards in the deck that will give you a win<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hearts.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1670\" style=\"width:278px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"callout__overline\"><strong>YOUR ODDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading callout__heading\">37 to 9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your odds of getting the winning flush<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This simplifies down to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading callout__heading\">4:1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(or 20% for those that like to use percentages)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, you are 4 times more likely to lose this pot than you are to win it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"common-poker-outs-scenarios\">Common poker outs scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you get to grips with the idea of poker outs, we&#8217;ve provided the outs and odds on some common scenarios you&#8217;re likely to see at the table. Use this simple odds chart for&nbsp;<strong>calculating odds and probabilities while playing<\/strong>, especially when you are drawing and hoping to improve your hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has basic hand odds given the number of &#8220;outs&#8221; after the flop or after the turn. These &#8220;outs&#8221; represent the cards you need to hit to make a better hand, such as turning a pair into three-of-a-kind, or filling a straight draw. You\u2019ll notice there\u2019s a big difference between having just one card to come, and two. 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As to whether you should call your opponent&#8217;s bet, that depends on how much money is in the pot. No, that doesn&#8217;t mean if there&#8217;s a big pot of money you should just go for it. What you should be looking for is&nbsp;<strong>the ratio of money you could win compared to the size of your opponent&#8217;s bet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s continue with our example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let&#8217;s say there was $90 in the pot and your opponent bets $10.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That makes a total of $100 in the middle of the table waiting to be won.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to match your opponent&#8217;s bet of $10 to see the river card, so it&#8217;s going to cost you $10 to see if that last card is going to be one of the nine you need to win.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Work out how much you&#8217;d normally win from your actual poker odds:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4:1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Odds you actually have of winning the hand<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your bet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">=<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$40<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Money you&#8217;d normally win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Calculate how much money you could win and the odds you&#8217;re getting:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading callout__heading\">$90<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Money in the pot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">+<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your rival\u2019s new bet (you must match this bet to continue the game)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">=<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Money you could win<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading callout__heading\">10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you match your opponent\u2019s bet and win, you&#8217;ll make $10 for every $1 bet. That&#8217;s pot odds of 10 to 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Decide whether to call the bet:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>In this example by betting $10 your opponent has effectively given you odds of 10:1, when your actual chance of winning is 4:1. This is like a bookmaker giving you 10:1 odds on a horse that has a 4:1 chance of winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should you call that bet?<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why?<\/strong>&nbsp;Because the odds are offering you the chance to enjoy a great pay day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"section__overline\"><strong>PART 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">But What if I Lose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you make that call, you might still lose. It happens. Remember, your calculated odds were 4:1, meaning you will lose four times for every time you win. That&#8217;s why it\u2019s important you are being offered at least the chance to win four times as much as your bet, because statistically in the long run you&#8217;ll break even. More importantly, if you are being offered the chance to win more than four times your bet for a 4:1 risk, you&#8217;ll eventually make money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To summarize everything we have calculated so far:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"callout__overline\">In summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns grid-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4:1 are the odds you actually have of winning the hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you can expect to lose 4 hands for every hand you win<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column grid-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10:1 are the odds you&#8217;re being offered to call your opponent\u2019s bet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you&#8217;ll win $100 from a $10 bet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If this situation came up 5 times during the game, and went exactly as the probabilities suggest, it would look like this:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__main-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns callout--dark is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group callout__nested-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Won from the 1 flush<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$40<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Losses from 4 losing hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"symbol-block\">=<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$60<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Profit from 5 hands<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"section__overline\"><strong>PART 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">A Lot To Remember? Here&#8217;s a Handy Shortcut: The Rule of 4 and 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have worked through the math and seen the theory, it&#8217;s time to introduce a handy shortcut. This will help you calculate your chances of winning a hand within the short period of time that online poker allows you to make a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s use our example from step 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper wp-block-create-block-stepper--fancyNumber\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item-title\">After the flop (first three cards the dealer puts on the table), calculate the number of outs left in the deck:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using our example from step 1 we had:&nbsp;<strong>9 outs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item-title\">Then simply multiply the number of outs by 4 to get the approximate chance of being dealt a winning card on the turn or river:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 x 4 = 36%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-block-create-block-stepper-item-title\">After the turn (fourth card dealt on the table), multiply the number of outs by 2 to give the chance of winning on the river:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 x 2 = 18%<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>While this method is not super precise, it provides a clear enough guide when calculating odds in online poker. Once you&#8217;ve got the hang of playing poker, you may want to start calculating the exact percentage, but for now, the rule of 4 and 2 is more than enough to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always use our poker cheat sheet and\u00a0poker odds calculator\u00a0when you\u2019re reviewing your\u00a0poker hands\u00a0and brushing up on your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-block-image--cc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/poker-odds.webp\" alt=\"Poker odds don't require a super computer like this to be useful.\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/poker-odds.webp 640w, https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/poker-odds-300x199.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You don&#8217;t need a super computer to figure out useful poker odds at the table. (Creative Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">Cheat sheets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our poker odds cheat sheets can give you the edge at the tables and help you make better decisions \u2013 especially when you have a drawing hand. Click to download and print them out (or simply bookmark this page) so you always have them handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card\"><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card__imgWrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/poker-odds-table-on-the-flop.jpg\" alt=\"Poker odds chart - on the flop\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card__image wp-image-3289\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/poker-odds-table-on-the-flop.jpg 944w, https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/poker-odds-table-on-the-flop-800x468.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/poker-odds-table-on-the-flop-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/poker-odds-table-on-the-flop-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card__bottom\"><p class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card__overline\">DOWNLOAD IMAGE<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card__linkWrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/poker-odds-table-on-the-flop.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-vertical-card__link\">Poker odds chart &#8211; 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No downloads, deposits or accounts needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size gb-block-button\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/poker.casino.us\/free-online-poker-game\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#3373dc;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em\">play holdem now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading section__heading\">Poker Odds FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How do I calculate poker odds?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>1) Count the &#8216;outs&#8217; that would win you the pot, 2) count the number of unseen cards in the deck, 3) subtract the number of outs (A) from the unseen cards, and count the remaining unseen cards (B).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your odds of winning the hand are therefore (B):(A).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always use our handy\u00a0poker cheat sheet\u00a0as a guide. It can also help to memorize odds for common situations, for example, knowing that a small pair against two overcards before the flop is roughly 50\/50 and that a small pair against a big pair is a 4\/1 underdog, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other odds calculations require more effort and practice. It&#8217;s best to routinely use a\u00a0poker odds calculator\u00a0to check what your odds were after the fact, you can then adjust your play based on this information in the future on similar hands.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How should I calculate odds in my head quickly?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The rule of 4 and 2 is the easiest way to know roughly what your odds of winning your hand are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a simple process: first work out how many cards you can hit to improve your hand (outs). For example, if you have a flush draw, there are nine cards you can hit to make a flush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know the odds of making your flush from the flop, simply multiply your outs by four. If the turn doesn&#8217;t bring your card, multiply your outs by two. In this case, on the flop, you have a roughly 36% chance of making your flush by the river (reduced to around 18% on the turn).<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How to calculate pre-flop poker odds?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The best way to calculate precise pre-flop odds is to use a dedicated\u00a0poker odds calculator. However, here are a few quick tricks to know rough odds on the go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A pocket pair against two overcards (e.g. 66 vs AQ) is roughly 50\/50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A smaller pair against a bigger pair (e.g. 66 vs AA) is a 4\/1 underdog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two high cards against two lower cards (e.g. AK v QJ) is roughly 60\/40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A &#8220;dominated&#8221; hand (e.g. AK v AJ) is a 3\/1 underdog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are pot odds?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Pot odds refers to the price of calling a bet relative to the size of the pot. For example, if the pot is $100 and your opponent bets $100, then you must call $100 to win $200 (their bet plus the pot). This means you&#8217;re getting pot odds of $200 to $100, or 2\/1.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How do you calculate poker pot odds?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>To calculate poker odds, you&#8217;ll first need to know your outs. Outs are the cards that can improve your hand. There are many ways to calculate pot odds, but here&#8217;s a simple way. Rather than using a formula, poker players use the rule of 4 and 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rule says that if you have two cards to come (i.e. on the flop), you can multiply the number of outs you have by four and you&#8217;ll come to an approximate percentage of making your hand. If you have only one card to come, on the turn, you can multiply your outs by two to reach an estimated percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To calculate pot odds, determine the amount of chips already in the pot vs the amount you must put in to call. This ratio is an expression of your pot odds.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are good odds?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Good odds simply means that the pot odds are longer than the odds of making your hand. For example, if you have a flush draw and face an all-in bet on the flop, you will have a roughly 36% chance of making your flush and winning. 36% is a little better than 2:1, so if you have to call a bet of $150 to win $300 or more, you&#8217;re getting good odds and should call.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are the odds of flopping a set?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>If you have a pocket pair, you will flop a set roughly one time in nine.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are the odds of flopping a flush?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>If you have two suited cards, you will flop a flush roughly one time in 118. You&#8217;ll flop a flush draw around one in 10 times.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are the odds of being dealt pocket aces?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>On average, you&#8217;ll be dealt pocket aces once every 220 hands.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are the odds of winning poker?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Some common poker hand odds to try and remember, assuming just one more card to come, are open-ended straight draws at 4.8:1, four to a flush at 4.1:1, inside straight draw (belly buster) at 10.5:1, one pair drawing to two pairs or trips at 8.2:1, overcards on a ragged board on the turn at 6.7:1, and drawing to a set at 22:1.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How do the odds change with more players?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The more players that are involved in the hand, the lower your chances of winning the pot &#8211; even if you&#8217;re a favorite. For example, the most powerful starting Hold&#8217;em hand is pocket aces. If you&#8217;re up against a random hand, you&#8217;ll be a huge 85% favorite. If you&#8217;re up against five random hands, you&#8217;ll still be a huge favorite, but you&#8217;ll only win the pot 49% of the time on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, the more players in the pot, the higher the chances that they hold some of your outs. If two players have flush draws, they only have seven outs (not nine) to hit their flush and one of them might lose a big pot!<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How many different hands are possible in Texas Hold&#8217;em?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>If you do not distinguish between suits (which are not ranked in most poker games), then there are 169 different starting hands in Texas Hold&#8217;em. The best is A-A and the worst is either 7-2 or 3-2 unsuited, but many other Hold&#8217;em hands are considered largely unplayable. If you do differentiate between suits, there are 1,326 possible combinations of two cards. Visit our\u00a0Texas Hold&#8217;em starting hands page for more detailed help.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are outs in poker?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>&#8216;Outs&#8217; is simply the technical term for the cards that can make you the winning hand. For example, if you have Ah-Qh against Jc-Jd on a flop of 8h-5h-2c, you can win with any heart, Queen, or Ace for a total of 15 outs.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">How do you count outs in poker?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>An out is simply a card that will help you win. Look at this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning on winning with a flush and you have four spades, then there will be nine spades left in the deck. So, you can win with any of these nine spades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thirteen cards in a suit, so you can easily calculate that because you have four spades, there will be nine left (13 \u2013 4 = 9).<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What are the chances of winning with pocket aces?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>Pocket aces are a solid hand that give you a good chance of winning. Your odds of winning depend on the number of people playing, but generally is at a minimum of 25% if each player stays in until the end, and the odds go up as each player drops out of the hand. Learn how to protect your strong hands to prevent worse ones from out-drawing you, and you&#8217;ll win more with your premium hands!<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__question\">What is the percentage of hitting a set on the flop?<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-create-block-faq-accordion-item__answer\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>The approximate probability of hitting a set on the flop is 12%, which isn&#8217;t too bad, but certainly nothing that you want to rely on while playing the game. &#8216;Set-mining&#8217; is the act of calling a bet with a small pair, hoping to hit three-of-a-kind on the flop for a very strong, yet dangerously concealed hand. 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