PokerTracker Review
PokerTracker
is a poker program that tracks your play and records every single hand
you play. PokerTracker then combines all those hands to give you detailed
statistics about your game and your opponents’ games. That’s just the
tip of the iceberg, though; PokerTracker is packed full of features
that make it a must-have for serious poker players.
I’m not one to get excited over digital products (most of them are a rip-off) but PokerTracker is one that I have personally used for years. In fact, almost every winning poker player I have ever met uses PokerTracker extensively. The information it provides is absolutely pure gold.
PokerTracker works with a wide variety of poker sites and for both ring games and tournaments. It is compatible with most poker sites and it can even combine your statistics from multiple sites. There are three different versions of PokerTracker. One works with Texas Hold'em, one works with Omaha and one works with Seven Card Stud.
PokerTracker Statistics
Every hand you play and every hand you observe at the tables is automatically recorded by Poker Tracker and stored in a database on your computer. From that database, PokerTracker gathers a huge range of statistics that will tell you everything you could ever want to know about your game and the playing styles of your opponents.
For example, PokerTracker can tell you how much money you have won/lost with every hand. Wonder if you’re making money with ATo? Just fire up PokerTracker and find out. You can even find out the difference in earnings when playing ATo in early position vs. late position. And that’s just one hand. Are you starting to see the possibilities?
You can find out how often you raise and 3-bet before the flop, how often each of your opponents do the same and how often you all call raises. PokerTracker also tells you your win rate, your lifetime winnings and how much rake you pay. This program provides what seems like a limitless amount of information.
Those are just a few examples to give you an idea of how powerful PokerTracker is. There are thousands of things you can do with this program. You can even sort your statistics and compare trends to find out what makes money and what doesn’t.
Heads-Up Display
Not only does PokerTracker help you review your game after the fact, but it also provides real time support through its built-in HUD. The HUD displays the statistics of each player at the table. The most important statistics (namely the % of hands played and preflop raise %) are displayed above their heads in a small, unobtrusive box. You can click on that box at any time to get a full readout of that player’s statistics.
The HUD works by using your database to display all known information regarding that player. If you don’t have any history with that player, PokerTracker will wait until you observe a few hands with that player and start displaying what it knows. It also explains how many hands you have logged against that player so that you can tell how accurate the stats are.
TableTracker
PokerTracker also has an optional, subscription feature that finds the best tables for you. A central system collects information at every compatible site and finds the best tables based on how loose the players are and the size of the average pot. This is great for finding the weakest tables across multiple poker sites. If you want to maximize your time at the tables, this feature is extremely useful.
Final Verdict
I am a huge fan of PokerTracker so consider it highly recommended. This program is awesome and is worth every single penny. You’ll save enough money in your first session alone to pay for this program. Not only does it provide tons of useful information, but it will help you think about the game in ways you never imagined.
Purchase PokerTracker
If you are ready to buy PokerTracker, here are the options for getting the software:
PokerTracker Hold'em Full Version
The full, unlimited version of PokerTracker costs a flat $89.99. This version of poker tracker works with all stakes and has no limitations on its use. The registration is valid for two computers at a time.
PokerTracker Hold'em Micro Stakes
If you’re a small stakes player and want to give PokerTracker a try, you can purchase this version for $44.99. This version comes with all features available except it only works with small stakes games up to the following limits:
- $0.10/$0.25 No Limit
- $11.00 Tournaments
- $0.25/$0.50 Fixed Limit
You can upgrade to the full version at any time for $49.99.
PokerTracker Omaha & Stud
PokerTracker for Omaha and Stud can be purchased for $55 each. If you already own a different version of PokerTracker, you’ll get $10 off your order.
TableTracker
There are several registration options for TableTracker depending on what stakes you play and how money months you pay for in advance. The price ranges from $9.99 per month up to $34.99 a month. A subscription to TableTracker easily pays for itself by finding the softest tables every time you play.