Re: ANOTHER POT ODD QUESTION
Calculating by percentages is a difficult way to calculate pot odds. It can be done, but it's very easy to make mistakes.
Instead:
80% to miss vs 20% to make = 80:20 = 4:1
You need the pot to pay you $4 for every $1 you bet.
In your example, the pot will pay you $12.50 for your $2.50 bet. Therefore, you are actually getting 5:1 for your bet.
Specifically, in answer to your question, you must include the total amount in the pot before your bet which includes your opponent's bet.
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