Hand record
Best for decision review. Include game type, stakes, positions, effective stacks, action sizes, board cards, and relevant reads.
Question answered: “What happened, and what could I do differently?”
Concise guide
Hand records and session results answer different questions
A hand record reconstructs one decision. A session result summarizes money and time across many hands. Keep the two concepts separate.
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Session P&L
Best for financial bookkeeping. It usually includes date, venue, duration, buy-ins, cash-outs, fees, and net result.
Question answered: “What was the financial result of this session?”
A practical minimum for a hand
- Write the stakes and effective stack.
- Identify positions and hole cards.
- Record every action and amount in sequence.
- Add each board street.
- Finish with the decision you want to review.
PokerArc provides both a Session Tracker for money and time and a separate hand recorder for individual decisions. The calculators remain standalone and local.
Frequently asked questions
Should I record every hand?
Usually the most valuable records are uncertain decisions, large pots, and spots that repeat.
Why record exact bet sizes?
They determine pot odds, stack-to-pot ratio, and the realistic options available.
When should I add a player read?
Add only what was known at the decision point so hindsight does not distort the review.
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