Full explanation — Equity
Equity is your theoretical ownership share of the pot based on your probability of winning at showdown. It is calculated with a solver or equity calculator: AA against KK preflop has roughly 81% equity.
What is Equity in poker?
Equity is your theoretical ownership share of the pot based on your probability of winning at showdown. It is calculated with a solver or equity calculator: AA against KK preflop has roughly 81% equity.
- English term: Equity
- Category: Strategy
- In short: The share of the pot that statistically belongs to you right now.
- Example from the table: A♠A♥ versus K♣K♦ preflop ≈ 81/19 in favour of AA.
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In short
Equity
The share of the pot that statistically belongs to you right now.
Equity
Example from the table
A♠A♥ versus K♣K♦ preflop ≈ 81/19 in favour of AA.
Where you meet it at the table
Equity (Equity) belongs to the Strategy category and shows up in almost every hand of Texas Hold'em. If you are new, start with the poker rules and the hand rankings, then come back here. To practise risk-free you can play against our AI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equity in poker?
Equity is your theoretical ownership share of the pot based on your probability of winning at showdown. It is calculated with a solver or equity calculator: AA against KK preflop has roughly 81% equity.
What is Equity called in English?
The English term is "Equity". It is used at every poker table in the world, including on ClubGG.
Which category does Equity belong to?
Equity belongs to the "Strategy" category of our poker glossary. You can browse every term in that category on the full glossary page.