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Poker Calculator

HartshorNHartshorN Member Posts: 616
edited December 2010 in Poker Chat
First of all, apologies if theres been a post about this before.

I've seen numerous mentions of these "poker calculators" where you work out percentages judging by your hand, the board and your opponents range. Also seens rich and the guys use them on the shows.

Im wondering if people use them? and if they are frowned upon by skypoker?

Thanks.
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  • RedHouseRedHouse Member Posts: 242
    edited December 2010
    There only really used after the decision to review hands, at least that's how I use the one I have.

    Think it would take too long to try to work it out during, so you have to try to remember percentages from hands you have analysed for future decisions.

    Don't see a problem with that.
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  • donkeyplopdonkeyplop Member Posts: 3,795
    edited December 2010
    They are fine, and only work out the %age of you winning say vs 2 other hands preflop and after.

    I like they use them after some hands to see how far ahead or behind I was when I got the money in.


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  • Mr_MiyagiMr_Miyagi Member Posts: 2,031
    edited December 2010
    there's loads of free to use ones online. You don't really get any great advantage from them during play so I can't see why they would be frowned upon.


    It is useful to know what percentage certain hands are in different situations though.
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  • HartshorNHartshorN Member Posts: 616
    edited December 2010
    Thanks for the replies, i wasnt really thinking of using it in game, as primarily im looking for one so i can review my hands to see if i played them right.

    If there's one someone could recommend i would be greatful.

    cheers,
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  • RedHouseRedHouse Member Posts: 242
    edited December 2010
    I use PokerStove available free online
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY Member Posts: 17,661
    edited December 2010


    The Hot o meter is the only poker calculator that any one needs :)))


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  • spornybolspornybol Member Posts: 8,212
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Poker Calculator:
    The Hot o meter is the only poker calculator that any one needs :)))
    Posted by MAXALLY
    OR IN YOUR CASE THE DONK O METER :)))))))
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  • JockBMWJockBMW Member Posts: 2,653
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Poker Calculator:
    In Response to Re: Poker Calculator : OR IN YOUR CASE THE DONK O METER :)))))))
    Posted by spornybol

    Don't think the scale on the one Sky uses is quite up to measuring Maxy's Donkage ;o)

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  • elsadogelsadog Member Posts: 5,677
    edited December 2010
    H.O.M. FTW
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 174,562
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Poker Calculator:
    First of all, apologies if theres been a post about this before. I've seen numerous mentions of these "poker calculators" where you work out percentages judging by your hand, the board and your opponents range. Also seens rich and the guys use them on the shows. Im wondering if people use them? and if they are frowned upon by skypoker? Thanks.
    Posted by HartshorN
    News to me!

    It's possible, but highly unlikely, that any Sky Poker Presenter or Analyst has ever used any of these artificial aids during a Show.

    In fact, I've never used ANY artificial poker aid (software) ever ever ever, & I never will. There is no need, imo.

    Neither has Orford, in fact, but that's self-evident.



     
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  • MachkaMachka Member Posts: 4,627
    edited December 2010
    In Response to Re: Poker Calculator:
    In Response to Poker Calculator : News to me! It's possible, but highly unlikely, that any Sky Poker Presenter or Analyst has ever used any of these artificial aids during a Show. In fact, I've never used ANY artificial poker aid (software) ever ever ever, & I never will. There is no need, imo. Neither has Orford, in fact, but that's self-evident.  
    Posted by Tikay10
    I think Ed may have run a hand odds question though some analytical tool once.  Or maybe he was just staring into the screen calculating in his head. 

    I have seen Orford do the same stare at the screen in the past.  I think he was trying to work out which was the River and which was the Turn.

    Poker Pro Tools is also a quick and easy odds calculator.
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