Poker odds fordummies

Poker Pot Odds & Starting Hands Chart
Here's our at-a-glance guide to pot odds in poker and which hands to play. You can download and print out this Texas Hold'em poker odds guide to have next to you when you play. Click the image below to enlarge the poker odds chart or download the pdf here.

Poker Odds Chart
Poker Odds FAQ
How do I calculate poker odds?
There are many ways to calculate different kinds of poker odds. Sometimes, rote memorisation helps – for example, knowing that a small pair against two overcards before the flop is roughly 50/50; knowing that a small pair against a big pair is a 4/1 underdog, etc.
Other odds calculations require more effort and practice. It's best to routinely use an odds calculator to check what your odds were after the fact; you can then adjust your play based on this information in future, similar hands.
How should I calculate odds in my head quickly?
The rule of four and two is the easiest way to know roughly what your odds of winning the hand are.
It's a simple process: first, work out how many cards you can hit to improve your hand (outs). For example, if you have a flush draw, there are nine cards you can hit to make a flush.
To know the odds of making your flush on the turn, simply multiply your outs by two and add two. To know the odds of making your flush on the river, multiply your outs by four and add four. In this case, you have a roughly 40% chance of making your flush by the river.
How to calculate pre flop poker odds?
The best way to calculate precise preflop odds is to use a dedicated odds calculator. However, here are a few quick and dirty tricks to know rough odds on the go:

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  A pocket pair against two overcards (e.g. 66 vs AQ) is roughly 50/50
  
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  A smaller pair against a bigger pair (e.g. 66 vs AA) is a 4/1 underdog
  
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  Two high cards against two lower cards (e.g. AK v QJ) is roughly 60/40
  
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  A "dominated" hand (e.g. AK v AJ) is a 3/1 underdog