Glossary
Outs
Definition
Draws are unfinished hands that would not win as they are but could develop into powerful hands if the proper cards are dealt. Cards that would finish such a hand are called outs.
Example (Texas Hold'em):
Player | Flop |
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Discounted Outs
Discounted
outs are outs that have ben adjusted for the quality of the outs i.e.
where cards that would complete the hand but would be more useful to
the opposition have been discounted.
Example (Texas Hold'em):
Player | Flop |
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But what if an opposing player had this hand?
Now
the ace or six of hearts would complete his straight but would give the
opposition a flush. So these cards are no longer outs for the player,
and he must discount them.
An opponent might also have this hand:
In this case, any six would give the opponent a higher straight, and so only the aces would be outs.
Odds
For a given number of outs, there is a always a unique probability that one of the outs will be dealt next. This probability is usually expressed as odds or odds against, that is, as probability that the draw does not complete.
Odds against = unsuccessful outcomes : successful outcomes
For the next cards to be dealt:
Odds against = unhelpful cards: helpful cards
or
Odds against = unknown cards - Outs : Outs
Related Topics:
Odds, Pot Odds, Draw, Discounted Outs