[BBP Guru]

Originally Posted by darock

I don't use any odds calculator, unless you count my head as a calculator. I don't go only on instinct but I calculate the odds myself but most of the time, I'm usually wrong. I may have to look into an odds calculator but I don't want to rely on something like that to make my calls, it doesn't seem right...

If you do not know the correct odds, logic says you look into it(the odds calculator) to find out where you are wrong. It does not mean that you will be relying on the calculator. After using it a few times, im sure you won't need to look at it again and you'll be able to find the correct odds in your head.

[darock]

That's true... mostly I can figure it out though to about a 5 percent range but sometimes odds just aren't enough!!

[joebrown]

What do you guys mean "odds calculator?" Is there a calculator built to calculate poker odds? I do the math in my head but if there's an easier way I'd love to hear about it.

[Texas72]

There are some programs, like Texas Calculatem, that overlay on the tables you play and tell you what the odds are as you play the hand, etc. Then there are others like PokerStove that analyze hands after you've played them. Most of the "real-time" calculators are banned by most sites. PokerStove is a fairly common program that most serious players use.

[joebrown]

Thanks Tex; is the one that anylizes your play afterwards a pay software? Have you heard of poker tracker? A friend of mine has it and it is unbelievable