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Pot odds tell you the minimum equity required to call a bet profitably. If your hand has higher equity than the required percentage, the call is +EV (positive expected value).
If the pot is $100 and you must call $50, the total pot after calling becomes $150.
Required Equity = 50 ÷ 150 = 33%.
If your hand wins more than 33% of the time, calling is profitable in the long run.
| Call | Total Pot | Required Equity |
|---|---|---|
| $25 | $100 | 25% |
| $50 | $150 | 33% |
| $100 | $300 | 33% |
Pot odds tell you the minimum equity required. Expected value (EV) tells you whether the decision is profitable long term.
If your equity is higher than the required percentage, the decision is +EV.
Learn more in our Expected Value (EV) Guide .
Pot odds only consider the current pot. Implied odds account for future bets you expect to win if you hit your draw.
Learn more in our Implied Odds Guide .
Pot odds compare the amount you must call to the total pot after calling. They tell you the minimum equity required to make a profitable call.
Formula:
Required Equity = Call Amount ÷ (Pot + Call Amount)
Use our Equity Guide to understand how equity is calculated.