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Outs

The unseen cards that will improve your hand to the likely winner.

Level 2

Also: out

A flush draw has 9 outs, an open-ended straight draw 8 and a gutshot 4. Multiply your outs by 2 (one card to come) or 4 (two cards to come) for a quick estimate of your chance to hit. Learn more in our pot odds lesson.

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