Hud question.

BigCountryAA

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I see a lot of talk about huds and trackers lately. I just started playing again a few weeks ago and I didn't really see much on this before. So to the questions.

What does a hud or tracker do? I keep seeing statements like,"Any serious player is using a hud."

I was never a high roller but I was consistently building my bankroll by reading betting patterns, remembering cards that people played in certain situations (if they went to the river) and counting my outs and using pot odds to decide if I should be in the pot or not.

I'd just like to know if this is considered cheating or if it's not would it be in my best interest to get one of these.

Also is it free.
 
twoturntablez

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A hud follows your play, tables and opponents. It can remember far more than most of us can and as soon as you're multitabling i'd be surpried if you can keep up.

You'll see a little box(hud) by each player and it will show you each players vpip/pfr/3bet/steal/aggression factor and much much more.

Even at a glance after just a few hands you can build up a picture of the kind of opponent you are up against. After 100 you have a clue and 500 pretty good idea. I'd certainly be lost without it for cash games on stars.

It isnt cheating and certainly doesnt transform you into a winner!

Best $50 I ever spent though. Definitely in your best interests, Holdemmanager or pokertracker.
 
BigCountryAA

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Thanks for the info. I downloaded the free trials of PT and HM and ended up purchasing PT as its a bit simpler to use and it works with 2 of the 3 rooms I'm playing on (1 of them being bovada and nothing works on it).
 
BigCountryAA

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Hud update! This is an invaluable tool. I have no idea how I ever lived without it. The leak tracker and reports on my play are wonderful for helping me improve my game and that's just skimming the top of what it offers. Glad I asked about it now!
 
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