Poker Tracker 3
I'm a newb to
online poker, though I used to grind the limit tables at Commerce. It's quite a bit different, and I've found that using PT3 helps me to get a bit of a read on the players without having to watch every single movement of the game.
When you open PT3 a HUD (head up display) opens up under everyone's name on the table. Three stats are displayed.
VP - PERCENTAGE of the time that a player puts money into the pot.
PFR - PERCENTAGE of the time that a player PRE FLOP RAISES.
AFQ - A scale from 0 - 100 on how aggressive a player is.
How the stats work together.
High VP + Low PFR - Person is a loose calling station.
High VP + Low AFQ - Person limps a lot.
High VP + High AFQ - Loose Aggressive Player [LAG]
Low VP - Tight
Low VP + High PFR + High AFQ - Tight, Aggresive Player [TAG]
How I use these Stats.
If I am in late position and someone with a VP<10 and PFR<8 I usually don't meddle unless I have a premium hand.
If I am in MP or LP and someone with a VP>30 and a PFR<10 I will raise then continuation bet to try to get them out of the pot.
Can someone post some more examples??
Here are my stats on a Full Ring .10/.25 NL table.
VP - 19
PFR - 13
AFQ - 65
If I play, I'm raising. I always raise in Late Position regardless of cards. I continuation bet through the turn, usually. Less if the flop is nasty for me.
I absolutely love PT3. If anyone has any corrections to this, speak now or forever hold your peace.