Whats your guys thoughts on Poker Odds Calculaters

#1 7th December 2008, 9:59 AM

Hey guys, as per title, what you guys think of poker odd calculaters, something that gives you odds of winning and pot odds must be helpfull, but I have never tryed them so I couldnt say for myself as Iv never used one.

But whats your guys opinions, are as good as reviews make them out to be?

Whats your guys thoughts?

#2 7th December 2008, 10:06 AM

I personally don't like them... they can be mis-leading. They do not take into consideration position, your opponents patterns and styles, or the stages of a tournament. Hands that are "All In" hands on a calculator could be easy folds... such as AJ in an early position.

I say avoid them.

#3 7th December 2008, 1:39 PM

The PPA calculator isn't bad for postflop use. It adjusts your chances of winning based on folds before you, board, etc.

Like anything else, though, it's just a guide. If you hold KK and the flop comes A, 4,7 it'll show you as a potential winner. But experience tells you the postflop bet and raise before you means someone hit that ace and you need to fold.

Betting patterns and player tendencies are definitely more important than what the calculator is telling you but sometimes a good read on your opponents coupled with calculator info can help you make a really solid decision.

#4 7th December 2008, 4:57 PM

I haven't used a poker calculator in a long time, because they don't teach you how to learn to do the calculations by yourself, which is what you have to do while you are playing live(therefore screws you if when you are playing live). But they can help you out a lot, but they should be used as an assistant, not a guideline. If you are going to use one, then you should look at the information that it shows you and then do a one-over on the table and put your two-cents into the mix. You will go broke fast if you play every play exactly how a poker calc tells you to.

-Absolut Hamm

#5 7th December 2008, 7:43 PM

i dont use them at all, i try the good old fashioned make up your own mind poker haha

#6 7th December 2008, 10:20 PM

I used texas calculatem, but that was years ago, its great for a beginner, so you get an idea of how the play the field, but now im little more advanced it actually hurts my game.

#7 8th December 2008, 2:58 AM

For me, they are a must when I multitable. Good thing my HUD provides them.

#8 8th December 2008, 3:10 AM

never used them either but have known a few people who swear by them when playing in tourneys

Similar Threads for: Whats your guys thoughts on Poker Odds Calculaters > Texas Hold'em Poker
Thread	Replies	Last Post	Forum	Thread Starter
Beginner wanting to start a poker career?	57	1st May 2012 1:37 PM	Learning Poker	R1ace

Play Texas Hold'em Online Poker \| Whats your guys thoughts on Poker Odds Calculaters
BetOnline Poker is a top online poker site accepting all US players with an INSTANT cash bonus of up to $900 FREE. It also has a casino and sports betting available.	PokerStars is one of the best places to play poker online. Use PokerStars marketing code CCHAT for a $600 bonus. Note: No US Players Accepted.