Part 2: To Use or Not to Use Poker Software
by Earl Burton
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There is another side to the argument over poker software, however. Alex, an aerospace engineer and poker player for 15 years, came out directly against online players and their usage of poker software. “My entire life’s work has always been about numbers,” Alex stated, “and I have put that math to poker. Now people can have my math education that I use for poker for the introductory price of $29.99?”
Alex believes that poker is more about the human side of the game than what software players are using. “In my opinion, online poker sites should be run the same as the ability to play live, but playing online,” he suggested.
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Part 1: To Use or Not to Use Poker Software
by Earl Burton
This article was written by Earl Burton.
Tracking newcomers as well as veteran players is easier with the implementation of many of the programs out there, but there are still questions as to whether using poker software is an aid to play or a detriment to the game. There are also those questions as to whether it is ethical to use poker software. To examine this issue, PokerSoftware.com talked to three players about their poker software usage - or whether it should be used at all. Our subjects did not wish for their real names to be shared, so we have devised names for them. This article focuses on two players who benefit from the use of poker software. A follow up will show the flip side.
Greta - Poker Veteran Changes with The Times
“Can I typify myself as an experienced recreational player?” Playing since she was a young girl, Greta has continued the tradition of the kitchen table poker game as she has gro
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Datamined Hand Histories on HandHQ
by Dan Cypra
Hand history databases are some of the most popular poker software tools. Although they differ in their acceptance across the major online poker rooms, global databases allow users access to hand information that they may not have been involved in gathering. HandHQ is one newcomer into the business and offers past hand histories from iPoker, PokerStars, PartyPoker, Full Tilt Poker, Ongame, and Absolute Poker. PokerSoftware.com sat down with David Barnes, the owner of HandHQ.com, to learn more.
PokerSoftware.com: When you took over the business earlier this year, did you vie