Pot Odds
Pot odds is a term that is heard quite often at the poker table, although often used incorrectly. So what exactly does pot odds mean?
Pot odds is the ratio of the current size of the pot to a contemplated call. It is usually used to determine if you are getting “the right price” to continue with a drawing hand. For example, if there is $100 in the pot and it cost you $10 to see the river card, you have 10 to 1 pot odds. To continue profitably with your drawing hand, your pot odds must be equal to or greater than the odds of making your draw.
In the previous example, your pot odds are 10 to 1 and the chance of making your flush with one card coming is a little more than 4 to 1. Therefore, it is profitable to call with your flush draw and try to win the pot. Paying attention to your pot odds is a very important part of winning at any form of poker.
-this is Beginner’s Poker Blog Post #212
