Understanding the Concept of Pot Equity in Poker

[Mike_25]

Pot equity seems like a confusing concept for new poker players but it's really simple - it's the percentage chance you have of winning the current pot based on the community cards and your hand. The more overcards and draws you have, the more pot equity%. So while your hand may not be the best right now, if you have a big equity %, it can often be +EV to call a bet and try an improved hand on the next cards. Have I explained this basic concept clearly? Let me know if you have any other questions!

 

[Crazy_winner]

You must assess the strength of your hand and the amount of cards still in the deck that could strengthen it in order to calculate your pot equity. The size of the pot as it is right now and the size of any bets or raises that have been placed can then be compared to this.

 

[Dallax]

Pot equity is a poker term that refers to the percentage of the pot that you are likely to win if you call a bet and take the hand to the river. It is calculated by taking the number of outs you have and multiplying it by the probability of hitting one of those outs. For example, if you have 8 outs and the probability of hitting one of those outs is 20%, then your pot equity is 1.6%. This means that you are expected to win 1.6% of the pot if you call the bet.