Helping you become a better and more educated player.

Ever wondered why some players constantly win but you don't?  There are several factors to this but luck is seldom the main reason. Most of the players who beat you have a superior knowledge of the game, the odds and what really constitutes a good bet. Sure you still need the cards to play but over time (10,000 hands is considerd the mean average of variations of hands), and all things being equal, you will receive your fair share of very good cards. The key to success is to identify when you are a statistical favourite and then to get the maximum value out of these limited situations.

Here are some great links to help you with your Poker education as you learn more about playing poker. Think of it as your MBA - the more you study the larger the salary (winnings) you can expect to receive.

Pokerstove - PokerStove is a poker utility which facilitates equity calculation using ranges of hands, or hand distributions. This software is free to download and comes courtesy of Andrew Prock from RPS Consulting. There is a FAQ section and details about how to use the software.

Card Player - This site has a comprehensive listing of Tournaments, Poker Media and magazines. Check out the Texas Hold 'Em odds calculator.

Pokerbility - Have you been bitten by the poker bug?  If you play online poker at all, but especially if you have hopes of being profitable at the game, then you need an edge.  You need Pokerbility. Pokerbility is a poker odds calculator, one that uses the patent-pending CombiCalc™ Calculation Method in order to provide you with the most accurate, real-time poker advice applicable to each and every hand.  It will run with most poker rooms right on your desktop, as your pro level partner. Pokerbility helps you win by providing poker advice derived from game simulations and probability calculations, adjusted for your style of play and the quality of your table.  If you plan on winning then you need the poker edge called Pokerbility.

Hold'Em Indicator - Online poker odds tool.

Sit-n-Go - Described as a tool mainly for single table tournament play, this software should help you when you are at the final table of a tournament which is normally where the large pay-offs are won or lost. “No Limit Hold 'Em single table tournaments are probably the best No Limit Hold 'Em game for applying a numbers based approach. The Sit-n-Go Power Tools will teach you the most important aspects of correct all-in strategy by combining probability and tournament strategy concepts in an easy to use way.”

Poker Tracker - According to the Web site, Poker Tracker is a Windows based computer program that allows you to analyze your on-line Texas Hold'Em play. Poker Tracker stores and summarizes hand history data that can be downloaded from your poker site." This is a not a free program so would depend on how often you play internet poker in order to assess it’s value to you.

Poker Dominator - Free software including session tracker and pre-flop hand helper

Find Poker Pal - Find a list of local players that want to play some home games in your area. Sign up to contact each other. Just fill out the number of miles you are prepared to travel and your location and they will match you up.

The Pokalyzer - The Pokalyzer analyzes the winning chances of your two card holding and will help you in online and cardroom play. 

The Mike Caro University of Poker - Not really a resource but with such a concise way of explaining Poker and it's various nuances, Mike Caro makes sense when he explains poker.

Poker Room Tracker - A guide to online action with details of current online players and number of games.

Check Your Bets - This free software lets you keep track of your poker winnings and losses(yes there are always losses) thus enabling you to find out if you are really making any money.

Two Dimes - This is a free online poker odds calculator. You plug in the cards you know and the situation, and it will give all the odds for those hands.

Poker Beginner - This poker site is made to increase the knowledge of Texas Hold'em poker for beginners and more advanced players.

Poker Kings - Australian documentary following 5 professional poker players as they travel the globe playing poker.

Deuce Ace - Poker Forum with articles and reviews.

Wizard of Odds - Advice and stategies discussed for various gambling.

Poker Down Under - Australian poker forum.

Podcast lounge - Podcasting various poker news and shows.