The main skill in most board games is the ability to count. In poker, it extends to counting outs. With a few simple guidelines, you can do this quickly and efficiently.
It is necessary
- - Game table;
- - rivals;
- - cards and dice.
Instructions
Step 1
Estimate, first of all, the dropped "hands" with which you can win. For example, if you hit 9-T-J-Q on a rainbow (meaning three different suits) on the 8-9 flop, you are probably behind in the hand. 9 may give you a better hand, but it can also easily give your opponent an advantage. In this case, consider only your straight moves. A 7, 10, jack or queen will give you the best straight possible, giving you 13 outs (four 7s, three 10s, three jacks, and three queens).
Step 2
Discard cards that make up your hand but can also lead to the loss of a large pot. In the previous example, if there were cards of a particular suit on the table, the third card of that suit on the turn or river would likely give the other player a flush. If so, you shouldn't count your straight cards, which could lead to a flush when counting your outs.
Step 3
Subtract any cards that block your hand. For example, if you draw a spades flush from the deck, but you have 3 more spades in your hand, the number of outs is reduced by one, since you can only play two cards according to the rules.
Step 4
Determine the percentage probability of making your hand by multiplying the number of outs by 4 on the flop and 2 on the turn. So if you have nine of your flush draws, your odds of making a hand are about 36 percent on the flop and 18 percent on the turn.
Step 5
Find out what the probability of winning a flush draw is. There will be approximately 9 outs (thirteen cards of the same suit and four known cards). In this case, the probability of making a flush by the river will be approximately 34%, that is, every 3rd time you will cover a flush draw by the river.
Step 6
Consider also the number and types of hands you create during a match, as well as the number of invisible cards when counting outs.
