Poker Tracker 3 for Mac Beta is Now Available!!!
PokerTracker 3 Mac Beta Ready to Download!!Poker Tracker 3 has finally released its long awaited Mac beta version. I am still testing, and learning the finer points of this impressive piece of software, but am truly amazed with what I have seen so far. The sheer power, efficiency, and flexibility of this massive program is rather amazing. Its kind of surprising how smooth the beta is running as well. Given the delayed release and problems on the PC side. Seems like the folks over at Poker Tracker really did their homework and released a sure winner.
You will quickly see why this is the pros tool of choice. Besides having a massive library of available stats to choose from, you can also create almost any stat you want. You can color one displayed stat with that of another (i.e. Voluntarily Put Money In Pot Colored by Limp & Fold to Raise). You can then display these in the most flexible and comprehensive Dashboard and HUDs available. If you are not sure what to do at first, there are already some custom HUD layouts, reports and stats made by experienced players that you can download and install (http://www.pokertracker.com/repository/statistics.php). While this software can seem a little overwhelming to most at first, with a little patience and time in the forums, you can usually sort most issues out. Dashboard:
With Poker Tracker 3's comprehensive dashboard, there is an infinite number of ways to review your poker play, and find all the hidden secrets this information holds. With completely customizable Tabs you can chose what stats to display, and in the order you prefer. Thus completely customizing the output to your taste and the games you play. With 10 different tabs: General, Details, Hands, Tournaments, Positions, vs Player, Winnings, Reports, Graphs, and Summaries. Your hand history information is neatly organized and readily accessible. The reports tab is especially handy for pinpointing certain aspects of your play, while the Details tab gives you a great overall report. Visiting the Get More (http://www.pokertracker.com/repository/) link on the PT3 site also gives access and allows you to share custom reports made by experienced users. As always these reports are completely customizable, but using/sharing other peoples work is a very helpful start.HUD:
Display your own stats plus your opponents statistics directly on your poker tables for quick in game analysis. Make better decisions while you play based on your opponents past history. The HUD is easily customizable for your own needs. You can view any statistic imaginable directly on the table via this HUD. Place the stats in whatever order or position that you prefer by simply right-click and dragging to a new location. You can use the default HUD provided, design your own from scratch, or even use one designed by experienced users sharing their work. Visiting the Layouts link (http://www.pokertracker.com/repository/layouts.php) on the Poker Tracker 3 site has several different custom HUD's to choose from, and should not be missed.
Summary:
While it might take a little time to get the hang of this impressive program, it is certainly worth any time put in for the quality of information you will get back. With solid support from the developers, efficient forums, and the strong helpful community of users, you will get the hang of it in no time. Poker Tracker 3 has certainly set the bar for mac poker tracking software. Visit www.pokertracker.com/ for the latest info and to download this great new piece of mac software.
Posted by jd at 10/5/2008 4:50 PM 
Categories: Poker Tools, Mac Poker Software, Poker News
Tags: poker mac update software poker tracker 3 tools tracker
Categories: Poker Tools, Mac Poker Software, Poker News
Tags: poker mac update software poker tracker 3 tools tracker
I want to know when Poker Tracker will be available for Macintosh, but this article shed no light on that.
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Hi Bobby
Unfortunately there is no light to shed at the moment. I think we all wish there was a solid release date. The Mac release will not happen until after the PC release, and unfortunately that is a moving target at this moment. I just received the invitation for the PC Beta test, so it's still going to be a little while(latest estimate is reflected in article). So far all estimated release dates keep getting pushed back, so the best advice I can give at the moment is to keep checking back. You can also go to the forum at the Poker Tracker 3 website for the absolute latest on what is going on over there. In the meanwhile I am going to start beta testing and see what I can do to help speed up this release. I will definitely keep all informed as this is a greatly anticipated release. Sorry I could not give you the answer you wanted to hear.
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Just thought I'd let you guys know, if you have crossover (very awesome program in general I might add) you can run PT3 right now. If you want details how to do it, let me know.
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Hey DJ
Thank you,
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question -
I wanted to purchase poker tracker for my PC and MAC
but the problem is the mac one is not out yet. I want to purchase the pc one right now. I know you get 2 serials but can I use my other serial on my mac when you guys come out with the mac one?
instead of buying 2 trackers?
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Hi Johnny,
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As much as I really look forward to getting some decent tracking software for my mac I'm really not going to be holding my breath on this one.
The release of PT3 on PC was a bloody terrible even after the beta ended. It consisted of hitting myself in the head when it crashes, freezes, displays wrong amounts, loses my database from a random upgrade, HUD stops working, HUD not working in the first place, importing SNGs as cash and then some.
In the end I switched over to Holdem Manger which does the job and works great, cudos to the guys there!
Given what I assume will be smaller project for mac and the sheer huge scale of the PC release it's gonning be a loooooooong time. I'd reckon we'll be lucky to see anything at all in 2009.
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I've been having those same thoughts too.. As far as PT3, I can't imagine something that has had so many problems making a smooth and timely shift. I even wonder if they will have the energy to do it? I'm sure the last thing on their mind, when the PC release finally sorts itself out, is to start all over again. No way.. Not to mention on an unfamiliar platform, and in a smaller share of the market. I know my ass would be on a beach somewhere in Tahiti.. Anyway, It is just not looking good for those of us not wanting to run windows and have a "pro" level tracker..
You mind filling us in on how you are running Holdem Manager, and how it is working for you? I'm not that familiar with the product. Would love to pass it along to those struggling with PT3.
Thanks for the comments, and the tip.
jon
The only thing I'm looking forward to in 2009 is a new President. Believe me the wait has been a killer, talk about holding ones breath....
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I have gotten Poker CoPilot, which I highly recommend. The developer seems to be open to suggestions and available for support. I like it very much but I also have some suggestions that I hope will be adopted in future versions. It is a Java base application and is very fast and responsive.
What I don't like about it is that it does not maintain a database, but rather relies on the archive of hand histories. I play a lot and therefore, I must maintain a huge number of hand history files. I would like it if there were a related database that could gleen the relevant data and then make the history files expendable. Then the program could look both at the stored hand histories and the stored database to generate current information. I have not yet made this suggestion to the developer but will soon.
I am a former user of MacPoker Pro, for which I bought two licenses but was very disheartened when my database got large and it then bogged down most of the time and became a nuisance rather than an aide. It would be great if the CoPilot guy could acquire MacPoker Pro and combine them into something really cool.
There is a HUD for tracking heads up opponents, but I don't find that very useful. When I play heads up, which is a lot, I usually check out OPR first to see how accomplished my opponent is. If they have a 50% + rating for heads up, then I just refuse a rematch with them, even after a win. I always accept rematches with players who have a lower win rate, even after a loss.
I find CoPilot to be very useful in single and multi table tournaments. I take the % of voluntarily played hands and then color code my opponents on Full Tilt. Purple for less than 10%. Red for 10-20%, Orange for 20-25%, burnt yellow for 25-30%, yellow for 30-40%, light green for 40-50% and dark green for 50%+
This has saved me many times and I believe that it has paid for the cost of Poker CoPilot.
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