Updated on 21 Feb 26 by
Barry carter
Poker Expert

Do you really know when to call?

Our new video showcases a tool which increases your accuracy when deciding if a hand is good for a call - beyond just the pure equity.

Poker equity

Our coach alderfalder brings us a lesson which should help clear up a big misconception about equity. 

Do you really know when you should call? Too often we make a call based on the raw equity we have at the time. Or we fold based on unclear arguments like being out of position or having bad 'playability'. 

Our coach has developed a tool to help you calculate how much equity your hand really has, which will help you implement a solid gameplan for the hand after calling.

Equity realisation poker strategy video

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Poker Expert

Barry Carter is the editor of PokerStrategy.com and the co-author of The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, Poker Satellite Strategy, PKO Poker Strategy, Endgame Poker Strategy, GTO Poker Simplified, Mystery Bounty Poker Strategy and Beyond GTO. In 2025, he won the Global Poker Awards for Best Book and Twitter Personality of the Year.