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Poker tournament tracking basics

Tournaments differ from cash games: one entry fee, one payout, and often long stretches of play. A good tracker still needs buy-in, cash (or zero), duration, and net profit so your bankroll chart stays accurate.

What to record

For each tournament, log total buy-in (including rebuys or add-ons if you count them as one “session”), any prize money, and time spent. Net profit is payout minus total invested. Notes can capture format: MTT, SNG, satellite, etc.

Hourly rate in tournaments

Hourly still equals profit divided by hours, but variance is often higher than in cash — so interpret long samples cautiously. Your tracker surfaces the number; your judgment decides when the sample is meaningful.

Mixed with cash games

Many players log both. Keeping them in one system lets you see overall bankroll movement even when the mix changes month to month.

Groups

Leaderboards can include or exclude tournaments depending on group rules. Consistent tagging when you create sessions keeps shared stats fair.