Poker glossary
Long Odds
Long odds describe a very low probability that something will happen. A long shot is a hand that is unlikely to win.
The simple explanation
If your chance is very small, you have long odds against you, such as 20 to 1.
A closer look
Long odds are common in poker when you need one card. A one-outer has long odds. You can call with long odds only if the pot pays more. The opposite is short odds, where the event is likely.
A practical example
A player needs one specific card and has odds of 45 to 1.
Full explanation
Long odds describe a very low probability that something will happen. A long shot is a hand that is unlikely to win.
Long odds mean a very low chance.
A long shot is unlikely to win.
Call only if the pot pays enough.
The opposite is short odds.