How to Assign Equal Outcomes in Poker
The example used in this article is from the flop., Use the amount of probable possibilities, in this case five., Look at the pot size and the amount of the bet to call., Call, or even raise, if the pot odds warrant a call and fold if not. , Always...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: The example used in this article is from the flop.
The flop is A♦-2♠-6♠ and you fear you have a two outer Q♥-Q♣ .
Fearing the worst, you put your opponent on a top pair and that he has an ace.
Examine the board, and decide on the possible and probable outcomes simply.
Decide that your opponent could have 1) top pair
- aces, 2) flush draw, 3) straight draw, 4) middle pair such as K♣-6♥, or 5) he has nothing. -
Step 2: Use the amount of probable possibilities
So, instead of fearing that your opponent has top pair, there are four other possibilities. , Compare the pot odds with the number of possibilities. ,, -
Step 3: in this case five.
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Step 4: Look at the pot size and the amount of the bet to call.
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Step 5: or even raise
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Step 6: if the pot odds warrant a call and fold if not.
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Step 7: Always consider
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Step 8: the amount of players
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Step 9: the number of players remaining the the hand
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Step 10: the type of game
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Step 11: your opponent type
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Step 12: position
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Step 13: your outs and the number of chips you and your opponent have.
Detailed Guide
The flop is A♦-2♠-6♠ and you fear you have a two outer Q♥-Q♣ .
Fearing the worst, you put your opponent on a top pair and that he has an ace.
Examine the board, and decide on the possible and probable outcomes simply.
Decide that your opponent could have 1) top pair
- aces, 2) flush draw, 3) straight draw, 4) middle pair such as K♣-6♥, or 5) he has nothing.
So, instead of fearing that your opponent has top pair, there are four other possibilities. , Compare the pot odds with the number of possibilities. ,,
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