Example #3 “Top two pair” You get dealt a King of Diamonds and a Nine of Hearts. The flop is lookin’ pretty good for you with a King of Spades, a Nine of Clubs, and a Four of Clubs. Top two pair! Lesson 1: What are my chances of getting a full house on the [...]
Example #2 “The straight draw” You start with a Jack of Spades and a Ten of Spades. You get a rainbow flop with a Queen of Spades, a Three of Diamonds, and a Nine of Clubs. You’ve got a straight draw. Lesson 1: What are my chances of hitting it on the next card? Same [...]
The Easy Example: A pocket pair You start with a pair of Jacks in the pocket. Not too shabby. The flop however, doesn’t contain another Jack. Lesson 1: What’s my chance of getting a Jack on the turn? You need to just figure out the number of outs and divide it by the number of [...]
Probability is a huge factor in texas hold ‘em. Players use odds to determine their actions. The chances of finishing a flush or a straight, the probablity of getting an overcard, the percentage of times you’re going to flop a set to match your pocket pair are all important factors in poker. Knowledge of these [...]
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