Figuring pot odds
When you watch poker on TV, you hear the term “pot odds” thrown around all the time.What in the world does it really mean? Well, hopefully, after you read this column, you’ll not only know what pot odds are, but you’ll also understand how to quickly calculate pot odds and apply them to your game.A simple generic definition of the term pot odds would be the odds the pot is laying you in comparison to the bet you are facing.In other words, if there is $500 in the pot and your opponent has bet $100
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Poker dictionary:
- CHECK RAISE - To check initially, then raise a bet made later on in the same betting round. Frequently a sign of strength, but may be a bluff.
- LOWBALL - Generic term for poker where the lowest hand wins.
- SPLIT [THE POT] - To split the pot between two or more players. Related term: QUARTER.
- RUNNER-RUNNER - A hand made using both of the last two cards dealt.
- TURN - The fourth community card in Hold'em.
- SUITED - Two or more cards all the same suit. Ant: OFF-SUIT.
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