This time, I would like to summarize the basic concepts and uses of pot odds.
◆Pot odds◆
Pot odds are based on the following formula:
breakeven % = risk / (risk + reward)
Breakeven refers to the break-even point, and this is used as a basis to consider the expected value of an action.
Example:
When making a bluff bet
, pot is 6 and bet is 4, so
4/(4+6)=40%
If the success rate of the bluff is 38% or more, the expected value is positive.
When bluffing or raising against an opponent’s bet,
Pot: 14, Bet: 12, Raise: 32,
32/(32+26)=55%
If the success rate of the bluff is 55% or more, the expected value is positive.
If you call
, pot is 6, bet is 4, so
4/(4+10)=28.5%
If the call success rate is 28.5% or higher, the expected value is positive.
Calculating in this way will give you the pot odds, which is important information when making your decision.
◆ Commonly used pot odds ◆
Here are some of the pot odds commonly used in poker.
Let’s memorize them all together.
●Bluff bet breakeven%
○25% pot bet => 20%
○33% pot bet => 25%
○50% pot bet
=> 33% ○66% pot bet => 40%
○75% pot bet => 43%
○100% pot bet => 50%
○150% pot bet => 60%
○200% pot bet => 66%
● Call breakeven%
○25% pot bet => 16%
○33% pot bet => 20%
○50% pot bet
=> 25% ○66% pot bet => 28%
○75% pot bet => 30%
○100% pot bet => 33%
○150% pot bet => 37.5%
○200% pot bet => 40%
