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繁體中文Pot Odds Explained
Pot odds are a simple tool for making better poker decisions: comparing what you can win with what you must risk. This guide explains them with hypothetical examples only.
- Pot odds are the ratio of the current pot to the amount you must call — the price you are offered to continue in the hand.
- Compare the pot odds with your chance of completing your hand (your outs).
- Outs are the cards that would complete your hand.
What pot odds are
Pot odds are the ratio of the current pot size to the amount you must call. They tell you the price you are being offered to continue.
Comparing to your chances
You compare the pot odds with your chance of completing your hand.
Outs
Your 'outs' are the cards that complete your hand. Counting outs gives a rough chance of improving, which you weigh against the pot odds.
Why it matters
Pot odds turn poker decisions from guesswork into maths, the same value-based thinking as value betting. They apply across Hold'em and Omaha.
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FAQ
Pot odds are the ratio of the current pot to the amount you must call — the price you are offered to continue in the hand.
Compare the pot odds with your chance of completing your hand (your outs). If the pot is large relative to the call, a smaller chance can still justify continuing.
Outs are the cards that would complete your hand. Counting them gives a rough chance of improving, which you weigh against the pot odds.
Last updated: 2026-06-15