In poker, equity is your share of the pot based on your chances of winning the hand. It’s expressed as a percentage, and it helps you decide whether to call, fold, raise, or go all-in.
Think of it this way: if you go all-in and you have 50% equity, you’ll win half the pot over the long run if you played that same hand over and over. Equity depends on your cards, the board, and what hands your opponent might have (their range).
Poker pros use equity to guide math-based decisions, especially when facing bets or building big pots.
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Understanding equity helps you play smarter, not just based on gut feeling—but on cold, profitable numbers.
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