Poker Tools


	Online Poker is great; you get to play from the comfort of your home and there are so many wonderful tools to help you play better poker that would be impossible to use at a live table. Below are many tools that we heartily recommend - most are free and the rest are well worth the price. If you know of any good software that isn't listed here that should be...please let us know by writing to webmaster@pokerforumsite.com
	Poker Tool	Description

	Web- Based Poker Tools (Free)
	Hold'em Odds Calculator Omaha Odds Calculator	CardPlayer provides excellent Online Odds Calculators for Texas Hold'em & Omaha. They allow you to select hole cards for 5 & 9 opponents respectively and then determine your pre-flop, flop, and turn win/loss/tie % against these cards. Very nice graphics and easy to use.
	Pokulator	A good calculator that does not require a download. Allows you to calculate the equity of a hand against random hands, or specify hole cards for your opponents. Supports: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo
	Risk of Ruin Calculator	A use poker tool for calculating the appropriate buy-in to establish a given risk of ruin based on your win rate and standard deviation.
	ICM Calculator	A poker tool for calculating the value of your chips in cash equity for 10 player tournaments.
	Razz Odds Calculator	An online odds calculator that allows you to analyze razz situations for up to five opponents. Text only but quick and accurate.


	Downloadable Poker Tools & Applications (Free)
	PokerStove	A downloadable Hold'em Calculator, comparatively this tool is lightning fast. It allows you to calculate your equity (win/loss/tie%) against a range of hands. Very valuable for studying your game or analyzing if you made the right decision in a given situation.
	Poker Calculator	Comparable to PokerStove though the interface is not quite as good. PokerStove is somewhat faster but this software has the advantage of supporting many different games while still being fast and very accurate. Supports: Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha 8/b, Stud, Stud 8/b
	Popopop Universal Hand Replayer	A simple tool that allows you to replay your hand histories. Very nice graphical interface, easy to use and supports most major sites. Free software. Great for reviewing key hands.
	Turning River	Nice graphics and easy to use calculators. Results vary due to the limited amount of hands used to generate equity results but that being said a good calculator. Supports: Stud, Stud 8/b, Omaha, Hold'em.


	Database Tools +Add-ons/Enhancements
	Sit & Go Results Tracker	An Uber-Excel Spreadsheet. Allows you to pick 5 different buy-in level SNG's and track your results and receive detailed statistical reporting on results. Tracks all kinds of interesting things like ROI, ROR, profit/losses. This is really an impressive document. Its free, download and check it out. This may be all you need. For those looking for something more robust, check out pokertracker below.
	PokerTracker	This is software you MUST HAVE if you play poker even somewhat seriously or regularly. This software can be downloaded free to try and the full version is only $50. Essentially a database program, it allows you to store all of your hand histories and supports most poker rooms. Once the hand histories are imported it provides detailed information about your play and the play of the opponents you have faced. Useful information includes how much you are winning/losing with each starting hand, how much you are winning/losing from each position at tables etc... You must have this tool (or pokeroffice) for us to be able to provide any in depth analysis of your play and relevant personal coaching or advice.
	GameTime+	A free Heads Up Display that works with PokerTracker. Essentially this software attaches itself to your poker screen and provides you with information from the your poker database.
	PokerAce HUD	The premier heads up display for PokerTracker. Allows your results to be displayed directly on your poker table, updates rapidly and displays all relevant information. Heavily customizable. Offers a demo, full version is 25$.
	Mysoft PreFlopper Luck Calculator	Two small but interesting tools, Pre-flopper provides starting hand advice based on position and number of players for Omaha and Hold'em. Another tool allows you check your database to see if you are running hot or cold or basically looks to see if you have been "lucky" lately. Both programs are free.
	PokerOffice	Offers many of the same features as pokertracker. To be honest I have not yet used there Version 2.0 so I am reserving judgment. A nice thing about poker office is you can receive a free copy by joining a new room and playing a certain number of hands. You even still receive a deposit bonus!


	Downloadable Tools & Applications for Purchase
	Hold'em Genius	Be a Genius - a Hold'em Genius! This is the most advanced poker odds calculator ever invented. If you're playing with Hold'em Genius, then you're getting instant and accurate betting advice based on your hole cards, your pot odds, your immediate outs, and much more! Hold'em Genius easily attaches to your online poker table so you never had to change screens, and it is supported in over 100 poker rooms. This is the odds calculator guaranteed to make you feel like a Genius and help you instantly win more money at the tables!
	Calculatem Pro	From the makers of the hottest selling poker odds calculator comes Calculatem Pro - the most powerful Texas Hold'em odds calculator on the market. Calculatem Pro has revolutionized the world of Texas Hold'em poker calculators with its superior features and precise customization. It uses the latest, most sophisticated technology and algorithms to instantly calculate hand AND pot odds - bringing you the most accurate advice in a sleek, easy-to-use interface. Calculatem Pro is a "must-have" for any Texas Hold'em poker player serious about winning at the tables!
	Poker Pal	A proven online odds calculator. Auto grabs hands and gives flop turn and river odds. Supports Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha Hi/Lo, 7 stud, 7 stud Hi/Lo. Works with over 100+ Online poker rooms.
	Hold'em Hawk	An advanced odds calculator that includes opponent modeling. It uses statistics like VPIP % to determine their likely holding and give you appropriate device. Can be free as a bonus for joining a poker room through their site.
	SNG Power Tools	This software does not come cheap. 79$ for the full version. Essentially it runs precise calculations taking into account stack sizes and hand ranges to tell when you push/fold in sit and goes. Don't have it yet myself, but have heard many people rave about it.
	Texas Calculatem	The Original is still King! Texas Calculatem uses sophisticated Auto-Read technology to give you hand odds and betting advice in real-time helping you maximize your winnings. With over 25,000 copies in active use, Texas Calculatem is the most popular odds calculator in the world. The only sure bet in poker is that one of your opponents is using Texas Calculatem. Are YOU!?


	Online Databases
	SharkScope	An online database of tournament results. Tracks ROI, Average buy-in, total won/lost for players at most major sites. Allows up to 5 free searches per day or more for a monthly subscription fee.
	PokerEdge	A powerful tool. This site has detailed information on over 1 million players. By searching this database you can get information on the playing habits of your opponents that allow you to take advantage of the weaknesses immediately. They allow you to do several free lookups and offer a 3 day free trial of their full version. To continue using the service there is a monthly fee based on the limits you wish to have information on. Definitely a worthwhile purchase for the serious player.


	Table Mods & Other Patches (Free)
	MTH	Multi Table helper is very useful software for the professional poker player. Essentially the tool makes it easier to multi-table by allowing the use of hotkeys, queuing tables effectively, and arranging tables on your screen. Currently support : PokerStars, PartyPoker. Free demo available, full version is 25$
	AutoHotKey	A required component for the operation of the other table mods, patches, and applications in this section.
	TableNavigator	Software that allows you to assign hotkeys to actions at the poker table eliminating the need for a mouse and making it easier to play more tables faster. Also enables the use of joysticks or gamepads at your favorite poker sites. Supports: PartyPoker, Empire Poker, Poker Stars, FullTilt, Paradise Poker, Absolute Poker, Pacific Poker, Betfair, Classic Poker, and PokerRoom, and its completely free. Requires some action on your part to set up and configure but runs very smoothly once set up.


	Datamining Tools
	iWitness	This Party Poker script opens, and keeps open, tables with your defined characteristics. For instance, you want to observe $10/$20 and $15/$30 6max Limit Hold'em tables with at least four players sitting. iWitness opens that type of table and watches to ensure they maintain enough players. If the table starts to empty, iWitness closes it and opens a new one. Combined with PokerTracker this can allow you to collect huge amounts of information while away from your computer.
	Free Party Hand Grabber (FPHG)	Essentially this is a program that will save all hands from open tables on party poker and empire poker. In combination with iWitness this tool allows for very simple data collection.
	SpadeIt	Software for table selection and datamining, Supports Full Tilt, Party Poker, Absolute, Empire Poker. Free demo available, full version is 25$.