The Official Red Chip Poker Podcast The #1 Poker Math Mistake (And The Easy Fix Every Player Needs) · S7E13
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Jun 24, 2025 Struggling with poker math mid-hand? Tune in for insights that simplify this crucial skill! Discover how outdated ratio-based calculations can hurt your game, and learn to embrace a more efficient, percentage-based approach. By streamlining how you think about pot odds and implied odds, you'll make sharper calls and folds faster. Plus, find out why simplifying your math methods enhances your decision-making at the table without diluting your skills. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to clarity!
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Pot Odds Calculated as Percentages
- Calculating pot odds as a ratio then converting to percentage is inefficient and traditional rather than logical.
- It's better to think of pot odds directly as a percentage to easily compare with pot equity, which is also a percentage.
Simple Pot Odds Calculation Example
- When facing a bet, calculate pot odds by including your call in the pot to find the percentage.
- For example, $50 call into $200 total pot equals 25% pot odds, simplifying decision making.
Memorize Implied Odds Multipliers
- Memorize multipliers for common draws to streamline implied odds calculations mid-hand.
- For nut flush draws, multiply call amount by 6; for nut gutshots, multiply by 12 to estimate required pot size.