Poker glossary
Implied Odds
Implied odds estimate potential future gains if your draw completes.
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Implied odds estimate potential future gains if your draw completes.
Explanation. Beyond pot odds, implied odds consider additional money you expect to win after your draw hits. The term captures money implied. For example, calling with a flush draw in position might pay off heavily if you hit. Implied odds help evaluate speculative hands in deeper-stack scenarios.