My Bankroll Beginner's Guide — Where to Start with Poker Tracking

You Don't Need to Understand Everything at Once

Poker data analysis can sound intimidating. BB/100, variance, GTO... lots of unfamiliar terms. But when you start, only one thing matters: logging sessions.

Step 1: Just Log Session Results

After each session, enter only these fields:

• Date
• Buy-in amount
• Result (profit or loss)
• Time played

Do this consistently for a month and you'll have a meaningful graph. That's already more than most players have.

Step 2: Add Position and Notes

Once you're comfortable, start adding position data and short session notes. "Felt tired today", "very aggressive table", "ran well preflop" — contextual notes become useful when you're trying to interpret patterns later.

Step 3: Start Recording Hands

When a hand leaves you uncertain — "was that the right play?" — write it down. If you can recall the details, request AI GTO analysis. Reviewing even one hand in depth does more for your game than hours of abstract theory.

Step 4: Start Reading Your Statistics

After 20–30 sessions, the statistics screen becomes meaningful. Start checking BB/100, position breakdowns, and time-of-day patterns. Look for "where is my game weakest?" — not to fix everything at once, but to identify one area to focus on.

The Compounding Effect of Records

Players who track their sessions and players who don't diverge over time — even if they put in the same hours at the table. Logging is the most basic form of making your play objective and visible to yourself.