Reference / Poker

Implied odds

Odds and maths, advanced

Pot odds plus what you expect to win in later rounds if you hit your hand.

A call can be right even when the pot odds alone say no, if hitting your hand will win much more later. Be honest about how much more: the other player will not always pay you.

New to poker? Play your first hands, with a coach at every decision. Practice points only.

Try it yourself

Your flush draw comes about one time in five on the river. The pot holds 10 points and a call costs 4. If the flush comes, you expect to win 8 more points from your opponent. Call or fold?

2 questions, a minute or two. Nothing to finish first.

Learn and practise it

Add Chaalwise to your Home Screen

  1. Tap the Share button in Safari's toolbar.
  2. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add.