Registration Questions

How much does PokerTracker 3 cost?
PokerTracker 3 which includes an advanced version of PokerAce Hud now known as PokerTracker HUD is a one time fee of $89.99 USD which is good for the lifetime of version 3. There are no recurring fees and you can upgrade to all minor releases 3.x.x for free at anytime.
Where is my registration code for the free 60 day trial?

Please see the PokerTracker 3 - Free Trial page for details on how to take advantage of the free trial.

Can I install PokerTracker on more than one computer?

Yes, your PokerTracker 3 registration code is good for use on two separate computers. You should use the same registration code on both computers.

Can I install PokerTracker on a Virtual Machine / Windows emulator?

Yes. However, each virtual machine installation counts as one of your two usages per registration code regardless if they are on the same physical computer.

If you install PokerTracker on your computer then install it on a virtual machine on the same computer this would count as the maximum of two allowed usages per registration code.

I have reinstalled PokerTracker 3 and need a new registration code.

You should continue using the same registration code that was initially provided to you. If you no longer have the email with your registration code and are registered on the PokerTracker website you can view your code directly on the site under My Account -> Registration Codes.

Are PokerTracker 3 for Windows and Mac Separate Purchases?

No. With your PokerTracker 3 purchase you receive a registration code which will work on both Windows and Mac.


Existing PokerTracker/PokerAce Customers

Do I need to purchase an upgrade to PokerTracker 3?

Yes, PokerTracker 3 is a major re-release of the PokerTracker software therefore you will need to purchase an upgrade. However, you do receive an upgrade discount. Please see 'Do I receive a discount' below.

Do I receive a discount?

Yes, current PokerTracker/PokerAce Hud customers receive a special upgrade price dependent on the length of time that they have owned PT/PAH prior to upgrading to PT3. Below is the percentage of your original PT/PAH purchase price that will be applied to your PT3 purchase:

  • < 2 months, 100% of the PT2/PAH price off of PT3
  • < 6 months, 60%
  • < 1 year, 40%
  • > 1 year, 20%

Ex: You purchased PT2 and PAH on 2/19/2008. PT3 is released on 3/25/2008. If you upgrade to PT3 prior to 4/19/08 you will receive 100% of your PT2/PAH purchase towards PT3. If you purchase after 4/19/08 and before 8/19/08, you will receive 60% of your PT2/PAH purchases price towards PT3.

I am an existing PokerTracker/PokerAce Hud customer. How do I receive my upgrade discount?
  1. You need to first register for an PokerTracker website account.
  2. Next, link your previous PokerTracker/PokerAce Hud purchases to your account via My Account -> Order History.
  3. Once linked to your account, your upgrade discounts will automatically be applied to your shopping cart when you proceed to purchase PokerTracker 3.

Technical Questions/Issues

I have installed PokerTracker 3. What is my password?
PokerTracker 3 does not contain a password; however, the PostgreSQL database which is installed does require a password which you are prompted to choose during installation. If you did not select a password then the default password is 'dbpass' (no quotes).
What is PostgreSQL and is it required to use PokerTracker 3?

PostgreSQL is an open-source database server which is free to use. It is not owned by PokerTracker Software, LLC. nor have any PokerTracker employee's been involved in the PostgreSQL coding/development. To learn more about PostgreSQL, please visit http://www.postgresql.org.

Yes, PostgreSQL is required to work PokerTracker 3 and will automatically install it for you. PokerTracker stores all of your hands and various stats into your PostgreSQL database for retrieval at a later time therefore PostgreSQL.

Stats are slow to retrieve in PokerTracker 3 and/or stats are slow to display/update in the HUD.

Databases grow with the number of hands that are imported and over time performance will start to slow down. It is imperative that you frequently run PokerTracker 3's Housekeeping via Database->Housekeeping. We recommend that you:

  • CLUSTER: Every 50,000 - 100,000 hands
  • VACUUM: Every 10,000 - 20,000 hands (same time as analyze)
  • ANALYZE: Every 10,000 - 20,000 hands (same time as vacuum)
  • UPDATE CACHE: Every 25,000 - 50,000 hands

Performing the above housekeeping on a regular basis will keep PokerTracker operating at its fastest possible performance.

Other technical questions...
There is an entire list of comprehensive FAQ's and Tutorials available in the PokerTracker 3 - FAQ forum. If you still have a question or need assistance, please post in the forums or contact us via the Support System and we will gladly assist you.

Miscellaneous Questions

What are the minimum requirements to run PokerTracker 3?

Computer Hardware
Pentium 4 processor with 1GB of memory (RAM)

Operating System
Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7.

PostgreSQL
Version 8.2.x or greater

What are the recommended requirements to run PokerTracker 3?

We highly recommend that you have at least a dual-core processor with 2GB of memory (RAM). The single most important hardware for PokerTracker 3's speed is your hard drive. We suggest that you are using a at least a 7200RPM hard drive.

Does PokerTracker 3 support Omaha?
Yes. PokerTracker 3 supports both Holdem and Omaha. For convenience, both Holdem and Omaha are in the same PokerTracker 3 application; however, they are separate purchases.
Is PokerTracker 3 available for Mac?
Yes. PokerTracker 3 runs natively on the Mac OS X and no longer requires a Windows emulator.