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Poker Odds Calculator
Ever wondered what are the chances of your hand winning against another? With our free poker odds calculator, you can calculate the odds of any poker situation. It gives you the likelihood of winning in a matter of a few seconds when all hole cards are known.
Learning basic poker odds and probabilities of different hands winning the showdown is one of the easiest ways to get an edge in poker. Just select your preferred poker variant from Texas Hold’em, PLO, PLO5, and Short Deck and the cards that are in play. You can then see odds for different hands winning.
What Will I Learn?
How to use our poker odds calculator
You can calculate the odds of any scenario in a poker game with these simple steps:
- Select the poker variant you’re playing.
- Pick the cards you and your opponents are holding.
- Pick the community cards dealt.
- The odds of each hand winning will start calculating and adjust based on the community cards you add.
What is a poker odds calculator
An odds calculator is a handy tool for all poker players to quickly get the right probabilities for any scenario at the table. You can select different hand matchups and get the right odds in a second. The odds of winning are calculated with a precise statistical method to ensure the results are correct.
For example, with our PLO5 odds calculator you can check how often you will win with double-suited Aces against a rundown hand like KQTJ9. In this situation, you can see your winnings odds are around 60% depending on the side cards and suits. You can also calculate NLHE, 6+, PLO4 or PLO6 odds in any hand matchup.
Our poker calculator covers the following game formats:
- Texas Hold'em
- Omaha
- PLO5 (Five card Omaha)
- PLO6 (Six card Omaha)
- Short Deck Hold'em
Benefits of using a poker odds calculator
- Learning the odds of different hand matchups
- Preparing for hypothetical situations in both cash games and tournaments
- Finding out if you’ve made any mistakes in hand you played
How do poker odds work
Poker odds are the probabilities of winning or losing in a given situation. All the odds in poker are based on the underlying mathematics of the game. For example, if you’re facing an all-in with a pair of deuces and make the call against ace-king, you’re close to 52% favorite to win the hand. This percentage is calculated by repeating the hand with a fresh deck of cards ad infinitum and seeing how many times each hand wins.
Another concept that can be difficult for new players to grasp is pot odds. Pot odds mean the ratio between the size of the pot and the bet or raise you’re facing. In case the pot is $100 and your opponent is betting $50, you’re risking $50 to win $150 in case you decide to call. Your call of $50 to win $150 represents pot odds of 3:1. If this bet was made on the river, you would need to win at least 25% of the time for the call to be profitable.
Comparing pot odds to your hand equity
How do you know if you should call a bet or a raise in poker? This is where hand equity comes into play. If your hand equity is higher than the price offered by pot odds, you should make the call (or raise if the situation calls for it).
Let’s say you’re facing a half-pot bet on the turn holding a combo draw of KQhh on JT45hh. To call the bet profitably, we need at least 25% equity. Even if our opponent is holding a set of Jacks, we would have 29% equity and should make the call.
Pot Odds shortcuts
Here’s a table that comes in handy for checking how much equity you need to profitable call against different bet sizes:
| Bet Size as % of the Pot | Equity needed to continue |
| 17% | 13% |
| 25% | 16% |
| 33% | 20% |
| 50% | 25% |
| 66% | 28% |
| 75% | 30% |
| 100% | 33% |
| 150% | 37.5% |
Poker Odds FAQ
Poker odds are used for calculating the chances of holding a winning hand. Every scenario in poker has underlying probabilities based on the mathematics of the game. A good poker player has memorized the odds of all the most common situations. They can quickly figure out the rough odds for almost all scenarios that they face at the tables.
A poker odds calculator gives you the winning ratio of your hand by using the Monte Carlo simulation method or another statistical model. The likelihood of winning is calculated by dividing the number of games won divided by the total number of times games simulated.
You can reduce the number of mistakes you make by using a poker calculator. Once you learn the odds of a new matchup you hadn’t encountered before, you’ll remember it for the next time the situation arises.
Poker outs are any upcoming community cards that can help you form the winning hand. For example, if you have an inside straight draw aka gutshot with KQ on the flop of T95, you would make the nut straight with any Jack. If your opponent holds a pair of Aces, you have four outs to outdraw him. If he had Ace-Ten instead, your outs would increase to ten (4 Jacks, 3 Kings & 3 Queens).
Pots odds can be calculated with a simple formula:
- Calculate the final pot size if you would call the previous bet or raise.
- Divide the size of the call by the final pot
- Multiply the result by 100 to get a percentage.
Learning from your mistakes is one of the methods best poker players use to gain an edge at the table. By taking the time to go through your past hand histories, you can identify how to make better decisions next time. Remember: Poker takes just a few minutes to learn and a lifetime to master!
It depends on how serious you are about poker. For professional players, daily studying is essential. For recreational players, studying poker is more about satisfying your curiosity about the game. Knowing the basic odds of poker by memory doesn’t hurt anyone though!
Author
Johannes Turunen
Johannes is the Editor in Chief at Beasts Of Poker and is an expert in both live & online poker. Johannes played online poker semi-professionally for 5 years while completing his Master’s Degree in Technology.
