99 vs 77 equity
Preflop, 99 beats 77 with exact equity 81.56% vs 18.44%: 99 wins 81.23%, 77 wins 18.11%, ties 0.66%. Computed by exhaustively enumerating all 10,273,824 deals.
| 99 Win | 81.23% |
|---|---|
| 77 Win | 18.11% |
| Tie | 0.66% |
| 99 Equity (win + tie/2) | 81.56% |
| 77 Equity (win + tie/2) | 18.44% |
| Boards enumerated | 10,273,824 |
| Suit combinations | 6 |
| Losing frequency | 99 loses 1 in 5.5 |
Note: class-average values. Specific suit combinations (e.g. shared suits) shift the numbers by a few tenths of a percent.
FAQ
Who wins more often, 99 or 77?
99 is ahead: 99 has 81.56% equity vs 18.44% (exact enumeration).
How often do 99 vs 77 tie?
Ties occur 0.66% of the time (67,422 of 10,273,824 outcomes).
Are these numbers simulated?
No. All 10,273,824 board combinations are exhaustively enumerated — mathematically exact and reproducible.
Related
Figures from app/data/matchup-matrix (exhaustive engine scripts/gen-matchup-matrix.mjs, cross-validated against lib/poker-equity.ts)
Cite this page: Pailiku, “99 vs 77 equity”, pailiku.com/matchups/99-vs-77 (2026).