pot odds

noun

The ratio of pot size to the cost of a contemplated call.

“Pot = $360. Cost to call = $180. Pot odds = 2:1 or 33.3%.”

Meanings

nounpot odds pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlycard gamesThe ratio of pot size to the cost of a contemplated call.

    Pot = $360. Cost to call = $180. Pot odds = 2:1 or 33.3%.

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Chicago

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