Poker odds fordummies

What are outs in poker?
"Outs" are simply the technical term for the number of cards that can make you the winning hand. For example, if you have Ah-Qh against Jc-Jd on a flop of 8h-5h-2c, you can win with any heart, queen or ace for a total of fifteen outs.
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Further Reading
If you would like more information on the math involved in figuring out probability when it comes to poker, check out this article on poker math.
For more on poker odds and implied odds in general, see "Theory of Poker" by David Sklansky. For a good discussion on how to figure out your poker odds in No-Limit Texas Hold'em situations, have a look at "Harrington on Hold 'em", volumes I and II, by Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie. For more discussion on counting your outs and specifically how to discount them, see "Small Stakes Hold 'em" by Ed Miller, David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth.
The Fundamental Concepts of Poker article series starts with Expected Value.
Resources from Around the Web
Wikipedia on Odds
About.com Poker 101
ProblemGambling.ca Math of Gambling PDF
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