Poker glossary · Math & odds
What does “implied odds” mean in poker?
Definition
Implied odds: Extra chips you expect to win on later streets when you hit, beyond what’s in the pot now.
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Implied odds can make a call correct even when direct pot odds say no. They are highest with disguised hands (like sets) and deep stacks, and lowest when your draw is obvious or your opponent is short-stacked.