Poker glossary · Math & odds
What does “pot odds” mean in poker?
Definition
Pot odds: The price you’re getting: the call amount compared with the total pot after you call.
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To break even on a call, your chance of winning must be at least call ÷ (pot after your call). If you must call 50 to win a final pot of 200, you need 25% equity. Compare that with your equity to decide whether to call.
Example: Pot 100, opponent bets 50: call 50 into a final pot of 200, so you need 25%.
Related terms
- OutsUnseen cards that would improve your hand to the likely best hand.
- EquityYour share of the pot based on how often your hand wins from this point, with split pots shared.
- Implied oddsExtra chips you expect to win on later streets when you hit, beyond what’s in the pot now.
- Expected value (EV)The average result of a decision if you could repeat it many times.