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After several winning nights of poker around the kitchen table with friends, you may consider heading to a local poker room to test your luck<\/a> against more seasoned players. However, these players donning their visors, sunglasses and headphones are playing a different game than you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For many, poker is a means of testing their skills and mathematical abilities to seize the poker pot and push the beginner back out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a poker equity calculator, you\u2019ll be better positioned<\/a> to play more strategically and win more hands. Even if you\u2019ve been playing for years, poker hand equity calculator can enhance your game play and increase your odds of winning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image: FabrikaSimf\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Equity in poker is the amount of money you are likely to claim from the pot based on your current hand and your percentage of winning. In Texas Hold \u2018Em<\/a>, for example, you would look at the two cards in your hand and the community cards dealt, if any. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then you calculate your share of the pot based on your odds and use it to determine your next move. If there is $100 in the pot and your chances of winning are 50%, then your equity is $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But you can\u2019t win 50% of the pot, right? You either win or lose. What the equity will tell you is how much you would expect to win on average if you were to be in the same situation over multiple hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With 50% equity, you\u2019re just as likely to win as you are to lose and, therefore, over multiple hands in that same situation the average you would walk away with is $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can calculate how much you\u2019re likely to win in any given poker hand<\/a>, it also gives you insight into how much your opponent can potentially lose. This is a poker strategy that players use to increase the value of the pot or get their opponents to fold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you raise your bet, you raise the equity in the hand. If there is $100 in the pot and you raise $50, your opponent can call or raise. If they call, the pot size grows to $200 and your $50 equity now becomes $100. Imagine if you had 75% equity, then your equity increases as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can use your equity knowledge to get them to fold based on your raise, you now realize 100% equity of the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several poker calculators available for both online and offline use. While the list of available poker equity calculators may be extensive, here is a short list of some of the more popular options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Equilab<\/a>: Equilab allows for in-depth analysis of hand equity, equity vs. ranges, and much more. It\u2019s known for being highly-customizable and user-friendly but does require some time to understand its full features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. PokerStove<\/a>: PokerStove is best known for its precise equity calculations. It\u2019s easy-to-use and it\u2019s free! The price of free means the equity calculations are basic; although it\u2019s a good choice for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Flopzilla<\/a>: Flopzilla analyzes equity, hand ranges, and board textures with a highly interactive interface. You have to pay for the software but it offers a lot of functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. RunItOnce<\/a>: For more advanced equity calculations and a greater focus on strategy, RunItOnce is a good tool for analyzing hand strength and equity. RunItOnce is a subscription so beginners or casual players might be turned off by the cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many more options, which include more online, offline and mobile app versions ranging in a variety of prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image: J E Cooke<\/em>\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A basic poker equity calculator is fairly easy to use and can provide insight in moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Just like when you\u2019re learning how to play poker, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to calculating poker equity. Here are three tips to achieve more accurate calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Determining the odds of winning versus losing a hand is key to mastering poker and something that must be top-of-mind during every moment of the game. Poker odds are simply the probability<\/a> in which you\u2019ll win or lose a hand. Every factor, from betting to raising to calling, will impact your odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While they are similar in nature and both can be used to determine whether or not you should raise, call or fold, equity is used to help make decisions based on the money in play and potential cards whereas odds are based on events happening or not happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2-4 rule in poker is a general guideline used to quickly assess the chances based on the number of outs you have (outs are the cards available that can improve your hand).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a flush draw<\/a>, you\u2019ll want to know the likelihood of getting that fifth card to make the hand. If you have four spades between your hand and the flop, use the 2-4 rule to determine your chances of getting the flush. There are only 9 possible cards remaining that can give you the flush. To calculate getting that spade on the turn, you multiple 9 x 2 = 18. Therefore, there is an 18% chance of a spade coming on the turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to calculate the odds of getting the flush with the turn or the river, multiply by 4. 9 x 4 = 36. The math says there\u2019s a 36% chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another example is calculating whether you can turn a pair of Aces into a three-of-a-kind. This time there are only two outs (the other two Aces):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image: RomanR<\/em>\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Players can use equity and range analysis to determine their next best move. Instead of trying to figure out what your opponents specifically have, range analysis is used to consider a range of hands they might have. It\u2019s almost like applying a series of if\/then scenarios to determine your next move.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Equity in Poker?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why is Calculating Equity Important in Poker?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are the Types of Equity Calculators?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Use the Poker Equity Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for Accurate Calculations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Calculating Poker Odds and Equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Poker Odds vs. Poker Equity: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The 2-4 Rule in Poker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Advanced Strategies for Poker Equity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n