what software do you use

I was wondering what aides everyone uses and why they like them and what edge you think it gives you.For both s&g and cash it seems if we want to make $ we should have something along with rakeback do you agree?

yep, i use pokertracker 3... sng wizard... pokerstove... Roisimulator

wizzim, did u buy all of those programs or some of them free??

To add to Wizzim's list, Table Ninja for goth PS & FTP, AllSnap, HERanger and SNGEGT. You can google any of these to see which are free and which are $$$.

I use no software right now, and plan to use HEM when I'll be starting to play seriously CG

if you went to a pros house what would he have???

Either pokertracker 3 or holdem manager.

Probably the same. PT3 & HEM are the best software programs out there and that's why they are the most popular. I use HEM and love it. It has helped me tremendously in various ways in helping to plug leaks that I have in my game and in helping to read my opps.

I read an article somewhere that spoke about what programs the pro's use, it was quite a while ago. You might want to try googling for the info.

Poker Tracking - keeping track of all of your hand histories and breaking them up into how often you and your opponents do each action.
- Holdem Manager
- PokerTracker3
- Poker Office(don't know anyone who still uses this)

Hand Analysis - along with the 3 above, this will allow you to do away from the table analysis of certain situations you might get into or did get into and will show your equity and probability.
- PokerStove
- HERanger

SNG Tools - These basically will analyze your play and tell you when the optimal push or fold situations come in to play and what you should do based upon your stack size, opponent's stack sizes and your cards. These use ICM(Independent Chip Modeling) to determine the best decision of play.
- SNG Wizard
- SNG Power Tools
- Google More...

Multi-Tabling Aid Programs - When you are multi-tabling, especially a lot of tables, every second is precious, so these will help by making some of the tasks down to just a keypress. Whether it is raising 1/3 pot, 1/2 pot, folding, etc. You can do it in an instant instead of dragging your mouse over and clicking. They can also open new tables/register in SnGs for you as well. Some are also just regular windows programs that can help people with making things easier.
- TableNinja(PokerStars and FullTilt) - automates processes to a keystroke.
- AllSnap - Will auto snap a window to the edge of your screen so there isn't an overlap.
- AutoHotKey - there are scripts all over the internet for this program that will automate processes for all kinds of things(not just poker programs) down to simple keystrokes.


I'm sure I'm missing stuff, just wanted to make it simple for people who didn't know what some of the stuff was.

I have Poker Tracker, SNG Wizard and Poker Stove.

I can't find any for macs.

That's because Mac's suck. Sorry, nothing personal, just had to throw that in there, and that's why all those dumb commercials just make me laugh.

I do not use any software... But i still have an edge... My Brain is good enough for me

The next release of PT3 is supposed to have a native Mac application.

+1 lol ... Macs are like the Ferrari's the old retirees drive 10 MPH everywhere they go... pointless to have, capable of so much but yet so limited.

I wish my brain was good. I'm gonna make an iPhone app where you can track your opponents in a live game VPIP/PFR/AgF/F3b/ etc... of course it'll have to be manually entered but why not

I guess I need to buy an iphone first... shit

I used the free trial of poker tracker 3 it is a good record keeper and if you take a little time it is not to had to use not sure if it is worth it for the money I think probably keeping your own records is not a bad option but i guess time consuming so yea..thats it

Most casino's do not let you have phones at the table... Kinda kills that idea

Im currently testing PT3's Alpha for mac. From what I know there should be a public beta released before the end of the year as long as no new bugs arise. As for commercial release, I have no idea sorry.

There is also a tracker called pokercopilot which I used previously. Its not as good as HEM/PT3 but it has a hud and basic stats and is far better than nothing.

Apart from those, you could always run bootcamp/VMWare and run windows on your mac

are any of these banned on PS

I don't use any at the moment. This post is interesting and I plan to google up a few to take a look. Thanks

Ignorance is awesome! I'm running Windows Server 2008 in VMWare as I run MacOSX at the same time on my MBP. I can do everything you can, plus more in OSX.

I'm not a fanboi either way (like you obviously are), but each platform has their pros and cons. I wouldn't buy any other laptop then a Macbook Pro.

None of the ones that I use.

Mine does... because I'm there every night. Just as long as I don't make phone calls while at the table.

I remember when David Williams was shown taking notes with pen and paper during the WSOP. AFAIK there are no casino rules prohibiting you from writing down anything you want at the table.

Yea, you can write whatever you want, but could risk someone seeing what you're writing, not that it would exactly be that bad(I actually have a friend that has acronym's for everything when he takes notes live, not only to make it quicker, but also so it's a little less understandable for foes).

Along with David Williams, Gus Hansen has used voice recorders on many occasions to keep his notes intact. Also a very good method, but you'll want to walk away from the table to do this, otherwise, obviously, the whole table can hear you.

Pretty safe as long as you are in seat 2 or 8 hee hee hee

i tried out pieces of software but if im honest i think it over complicates my game. I start playing because of stats rather than my usual playing style and normal math. I wouldn't recommend any programs

You can turn the HUD off and just use PT3/HEM as analytical analysis tools.

From what i am hearing the Hold Em Manager is the one to have . I may have to break down and purchase this myself. Most of these are suited for cash games. What would be the best ones to have for MTT tourneys.

Both Holdem Manager and PokerTracker3 have support for tourneys, SnG's and Cash games alike. So it really comes down to which one you like better.

hold em manager is a nightmare to download

How do you figure it is a nightmare to download?