Level 1Rules
Cash Games vs Tournaments: Poker Formats Explained
Cash games, multi-table tournaments, sit & gos, fast-fold and table sizes explained — how each format works, what the stakes mean and which one to start with.
Bankroll Tracker
Log sessions, see your results and hourly rate, and export to CSV. Everything stays in your browser.
Saved in this browser only.Create a free account to sync across devices
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Add a session to see your graph.
Sessions
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A healthy reminder: a bankroll should only ever be money you can afford to lose. If you find yourself chasing losses or playing longer than you planned, take a break and visit our responsible gambling page.
How to use the bankroll tracker
Log each session straight after you play: the buy-in (including rebuys), what you cashed out and how long you played. The tracker works out your net result, hourly rate, ROI (net result divided by total buy-ins) and win percentage, and draws your results over time.
Because short-term results are dominated by variance, look for trends across dozens of sessions rather than judging yourself on a single night. Our Level 3 lessons cover bankroll management in depth.
Frequently asked questions
Where is my bankroll data stored?
Only in this browser, using local storage. It is never sent to PokerLevelUp. Export to CSV regularly if you want a backup or plan to switch devices.
How big should my poker bankroll be?
Many players keep at least 20–30 buy-ins for cash games and more for tournaments, but the most important rule is that it should be money you can afford to lose without affecting the rest of your life.
Why track sessions at all?
Honest records show how you are really doing, help you spot the games that suit you, and make it easier to stick to limits. Short-term results are noisy, so look at trends over many sessions.
Learn the idea behind it
Level 1StrategyYour First Sessions: A Simple Beginner Game Plan
A simple, proven plan for your first sessions: which hands to play, how to bet, the five biggest beginner leaks and a checklist to use before, during and after you play.
Level 3BankrollBankroll Management: Protect Your Poker Money
How big your poker bankroll should be for cash games, tournaments and sit & gos, when to move up or down, and how to keep poker money separate from real life.