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Calculating poker outs is an essential skill for any serious poker player. Outs refer to the number of cards remaining in the deck that can improve your hand to a winning one. For example, if you have four cards to a flush after the flop, there are nine remaining cards of that suit that can complete your flush (13 total suits minus the 4 you already have).
To calculate your odds of hitting an out, you can use the rule of 2 and 4. After the flop, multiply your number of outs by 4 to get your approximate percentage chance of hitting by the river. After the turn, multiply your outs by 2 to get your percentage chance of hitting on the river. This simple calculation helps you make informed decisions about whether to call, raise, or fold based on pot odds.
Remember that not all outs are clean. Sometimes cards that improve your hand might also improve your opponent\“s hand to an even better one. Always consider the context of the game and your opponents\“ possible hands when counting outs and making decisions. |
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