Poker Math

Question 1

Breakeven %

Answer 1

How often your bet has to succeed to break even or better: $Risk / ($Risk + $Pot before your risk)

1/2 pot: V has to fold +33%
2/3 pot: V has to fold +40%
3/4 pot: V has to fold +43%
1 pot: V has to fold +50%

Question 2

Calling Breakeven %

Answer 2

Size of the bet to call vs % of the time you’ll win
1/2 pot = need to win 25%
2/3 pot = need to win 30%
1 pot = need to win 33% of the time

Question 3

Rule of 2/4

Answer 3

Used to find your odds
Flop: X your outs by 4
Turn/River: X outs by 2

Question 4

Combinations

• Unpaired hands (suited/offsuit)
• Pocket pairs

Answer 4

• Unpaired hands: 16 combos (4 suited / 12 offsuit)

- Pockets: 6 combos