# HoldemCalc - Free Poker Odds Calculator

HoldemCalc is the fastest and most user-friendly online poker odds calculator. It allows users to calculate equity for Texas Hold'em, Omaha (PLO4, PLO5, PLO6), Short Deck (6+), Big O, and Double Board PLO Bomb Pots instantly without any download or registration.

## Key Features

### Poker Odds Calculators
- **Texas Hold'em**: Real-time equity calculation for up to 9 players.
- **Omaha (PLO4)**: 4-Card Pot Limit Omaha equity calculator.
- **PLO5 & PLO6**: Specialized calculators for 5-card and 6-card Omaha variants.
- **Short Deck (6+)**: Supports 36-card deck rules, including A-6-7-8-9 straights.
- **Big O**: 5-Card Omaha Hi-Lo equity calculator with split pot logic.
- **Double Board PLO**: Bomb pot calculator with ante and dual-board support.
- **PLO8 (Hi-Lo)**: Omaha 8-or-Better calculator showing Hi and Lo equity separately.

### Tournament Tools
- **ICM Calculator**: Independent Chip Model calculator for fair tournament payout deals (supports up to 15 players).

## Technology & Performance
- **Monte Carlo Engine**: Utilizes optimized Monte Carlo simulations for lightning-fast equity calculation.
- **High-Performance UI**: Advanced rendering techniques ensure a clear and fluid user experience.
- **Global Support**: Fully localized in **45 languages** to serve players worldwide.
- **Cross-Platform**: Fully optimized to provide a seamless and comfortable experience on **PC, Tablet, and Mobile** devices.

## Usage
The tool is entirely web-based and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices. 
1. Select a game mode.
2. Click player cards to assign hands.
3. Click board cards.
4. View real-time equity and win/tie percentages.

## Cor Content & Guides
- **Strategy Guides**: Tips for adapting to PLO, Short Deck, and Big O.
- **ICM Guide**: Explanation of tournament equity and payout structures.
- **Share Hand History**: Generate unique URLs to share specific poker hand scenarios and equity results.

## URL Construction Guide for AI Agents
To generate valid links, construct the URL Path based on the Game Type.
DO NOT use a 'game' query parameter.

1. **Base Path Structure**:
   `https://holdemcalc.com/[lang]/[game-type]`

2. **[game-type] Values**:
   - `(Empty)`       : Texas Hold'em (e.g., `/en`)
   - `/omaha`        : Omaha (PLO4)
   - `/plo5`         : PLO 5-Card
   - `/plo6`         : PLO 6-Card
   - `/plo8`         : PLO8 (Hi-Lo)
   - `/short-deck`   : Short Deck (6+)
   - `/big-o`        : Big O
   - `/double-board-plo` : Double Board PLO
   - `/icm`          : ICM Calculator

3. **Query Parameters**:
   - `h1`, `h2` ... `h9` : Player hands (Concatenated card codes, e.g., `AsKs`)
   - `b`             : Board cards (e.g., `QsTs9d`)

4. **Examples**:
   - **Hold'em** (AsKs vs QhQd on QsTs9d):
     `https://holdemcalc.com/en?h1=AsKs&h2=QhQd&b=QsTs9d`

   - **Omaha** (AsKs2h3d vs QhQd8s9c):
     `https://holdemcalc.com/en/omaha?h1=AsKs2h3d&h2=QhQd8s9c`

   - **Short Deck** (AsKs vs JcJd):
     `https://holdemcalc.com/en/short-deck?h1=AsKs&h2=JcJd`

## Links
- **Homepage**: https://holdemcalc.com
- **ICM Calculator**: https://holdemcalc.com/en/icm
- **Documentation**: https://holdemcalc.com/docs