In this article we’ll go a little beyond the basics of pot odds, but not far enough so that you’ll have to stop and get a PhD in math to continue half way through. In fact, Bill Chen did just that his book The Mathematics of Poker doesn’t make for light reading though. The truth is that pot odds and equity calculations are at the heart of being a successful poker player and if you wanted to, you could write a book on the subject.
Almost all introductory poker books feature a section on pot odds, but they don’t go into too much depth. Calculating pot odds is a basic skill that most poker players learn soon after they take up the game.
