Data Mining Reviews

In basic terms, data mining tools bring you hand histories that can be imported into tracking software. This information is used as you play, helping you with knowledge of your opponents (based on their actual play in the past).

The top two or three data mining software programs have hand histories from the popular online rooms, such as Full Tilt, PartyPoker, Ultimate Bet, Poker Stars and others. Some of these data services let you choose information on a one-at-a-time basis or in “wholesale” form. For example, you might choose hand histories from one tournament or you might sign on for information from all tournaments with certain limits.

In most cases you will get updates (sometimes on a daily basis) so that you have the most accurate information available. Prices vary depending on how much data you want, which table limits you choose and so on. But many players have found that the investment has been recouped in a matter of weeks (or sooner). Here are reviews of useful data mining programs.

Hand HQ

Hand HQ offers text files of specific hands played online that can then be combined with a tracking program like PokerTracker, Holdem Manager and others.

User Rating:

3.0 out of 5

IdleMiner

idleMiner gathers your hand histories from multiple poker sites as well as anything available. The program operates even when you are away from your computer.

User Rating:

1.0 out of 5

Poker Hand Scout

Poker Hand Scout is a service for online poker hand histories which can be imported into Poker Tracker 2/3, Holdem Manager, PokerStrategy Elephant, PokerOffice.

User Rating:

3.3 out of 5