Noob to online poker

GinaSD · #1 09-20-2007, 03:09 PM

What are the key programs to have when playing online poker?

Rakeback programs- I missed the boat on these, as I've already registered accounts at UB and Pstars.

It looks like Pokertracker is a must-have (will buy asap).

What about Harrington's calculations on M and Q values? Are there any online tools available for calculating these while in a tournament? I once saw a you-tube video where someone had an excel spreadsheet available while playing in a tournament, but do not know if this is sold somewhere - or was home made.

Lego05 · #2 09-21-2007, 06:28 AM

pokertracker and some hud to go with it. Q isn't really that important. M is really easy to just calculate yourself especially at a computer with access to a calculator. And it's really only used in multi table tournaments.

If you're gonna play stt's you'll want some ICM calculator.

Quicksilvre · #3 09-21-2007, 08:27 AM

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ChrisV · #4 09-21-2007, 09:39 AM

get PokerAce HUD as well as pokertracker. It's 20 bucks or something but it's a fair bit better than the free GameTime+ alternative.

Signing up at Stars isn't a problem as far as rakeback goes because Stars doesn't do rakeback.

PantsOnFire · #5 09-21-2007, 09:43 AM

To be successful, you are going to have to calculate Q and M on your own.

As well, you should memorize all preflop percentages as well as most postflop situations.

GinaSD · #6 09-21-2007, 12:13 PM

I have a general sense of where the Q/M values are- and feel fairly comfortable playing $1/2 $2/3 no limit in Brick&Mortars-- it's just the online environment where I am fairly inexperienced.

Thank you all for your advice. I'll have to look into creating a Full Tilt account for the bonus/rakeback.