Poker glossary

Pot odds

Pot odds are the immediate price offered by the pot, usually expressed as the equity needed to break even on a call.

Why it matters

They prevent expensive curiosity calls and help identify profitable continues against different bet sizes.

Example

Calling 50 into a final pot of 200 requires 25 percent equity before future betting is considered.

Trainer cue

Convert the bet size to a break-even percentage before deciding if the hand can continue.