2 useful formulas

[Alobar]

good stuff josh, thanks!

[FatedEquity]

I use a different formula for #1. You can simplify the equation somewhat by including your opponent's initial bet to the right side of the equation:

2 x (amount you need to call) + (current pot including bets) = pot-sized bet/raise

This way you will work in multiples of two rather than three which I think is a bit easier. In addition, online on say Pokerstars, you would only need to look at the "Pot: X" tab at the top and add it to twice the number displayed next to your "Call" button.


"Example 1: your opponent bets $75 into a $100 pot."

Stars will display the current pot as 175 and indicate that you have to call 75, thus:

2 x (75) + (175) = 325