I'm All About Those Stats: PokerTableStats

Whether you are relatively new to playing No Limit Hold'em or need a little help with the math behind the game, there is perhaps no better piece of software for you to check out than PokerTableStats.
 
What PokerTableStats does is attach itself to your PokerStars tables to give you all the mathematical assistance you can legally use while playing on the site.  The software comes with a basic HUD, which is good for just about any type of player, and an in-game odds calculator, which is the part of the software most useful for anyone learning the math behind the game.
 
One of the most useful features of the in-game odds calculator is the draw meter.  This tells you how many outs you have and what your odds are for improving your hand.  While many experienced players can typically estimate this after some practice, it is usually the case that players just starting out underestimate or overestimate the odds of improving their hands.
 
Practice makes perfect and with PokerTableStats you can try to figure out yourself what your odds are for improving and compare it to the calculations from the software to quickly develop a grasp for this important concept.
 
A little more basic, but just as useful to players beginning to learn the game, is the hole cards ranking feature.  Here, you will have a scale of how strong or weak your cards are to help you decide whether you should fold, raise, or simply call.
 
Two more advanced features are pot odds in real time and the hand strength meter.  Understanding pot odds is crucial to the game, but sometimes is difficult to figure out.  This tool can serve as an aid to anyone who needs to make a quick decision.  However, it is even more important to beginning players who might not be able to figure this out for themselves even if they had all the time in the world.
 
The hand strength meter is exactly like it sounds, showing you the strength of your hand.  The stronger your hand, the more complete the meter will appear.  Likewise, the weaker your hand, the more empty the meter will appear.
 
This will certainly help you visualize how good your hand is. However, if you want to dip into more detail, the software will display the odds of you or your opponent winning or getting a particular hand on later streets of play.
 
PokerTableStats can help take your game where it needs to be.  But don't take our word for it.  You can check out the software with a five-day trial.  If you like what you see, there are plans ranging from just $5.99 to $7.99 a month.  Visit PokerTableStats.

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