Do you keep track of your profits and losses?

I started monitoring my online poker games to analyze how all the matches I'm playing are going. I'm using Google Sheets (Excel). This has been very interesting for noticing my highs and lows, whether in cash games, Sit & Go's, or MTTs. I don't usually record freerolls; I normally only note when I have a win, since I'm not paying the buy-in.

Do you usually monitor your games? If so, how do you do it? Any recommendations?

Here's an example of one of the analyses I'm able to do, and it's helping me keep up the pace and continue improving.

With your way of tracking your results, you are able to set up good bankroll management habits.
You should also track your freeroll results even if they have no buy in.
Freerolls can be a good way to start and built your bankroll.
They can also be a good source of variance free building your bankroll, because you can´t lose money, all wins even the smallest ones built your bankroll.
So you can track your whole bankroll, which can give you insight when you can take shots at higher buy ins, or you have to go down in buy in level.
I think all serious poker players track their results in at least one way.

For further development and after you have made enough money you can try to add a tracking tool (like Pokertracker4, HM3, DH2 and so on).
These tools are very helpful in studying your play and the play of other player (pool), they are not only for tracking results, but also for deeper understanding the game.

This is how man was created...) He remembers all the winnings vividly, and tries to forget the losses, if they are not big)) It's unpleasant to shower with such a draft all the time)))

Depending on where you play, I personally recommend using PokerTracker4. I bought it years ago when I could play on many different online sites (I’m in the US so my choices now are very limited). PT4 automatically captured all my hands, has excellent reports to track your play, and also lets you check out hand replays (and easily post them to our forum for analysis).

At first I also kept track of my winning against my losses and after that I started to lose more and more until I forgot about it because my losses began to over power my winnings.... Lol and now I stopped keeping tracking my wins and losses. What I do now is try to play my best most of the time and hopefully win something every time I play. Goodluck!!!

sharkscope helps me with that

I watch my bankroll go down or up. I don't like to get too involved in statistics.

i can't stand any service casino or poker that messes around with you trying to withdrawal. so i try and make sure any money that goes in comes out asap. if i'm down it's so deeply imprinted in my mind there's no need to write it down

Honestly, if you cannot keep in your head how muchyou've won/lost, it's probably not a bad idea to do this.

One of the biggest differences between casual players and serious grinders is record-keeping.
Tracking your wins and losses isn’t just about knowing whether you had a good week it’s about understanding your game on a deeper level.
When you track your sessions, you start to see patterns:
• Which formats make you the most money
• When you tend to tilt
• How swings affect your mindset
• Whether your strategy is improving or leaking
A simple spreadsheet or tracking App can completely change the way you approach poker.
It gives you clarity, confidence, and control the three things every winning player needs.
If you’re serious about getting better, start tracking everything.
Your bankroll and your mindset will thank you later.

cassimiro said:

I started monitoring my online poker games to analyze how all the matches I'm playing are going. I'm using Google Sheets (Excel). This has been very interesting for noticing my highs and lows, whether in cash games, Sit & Go's, or MTTs. I don't usually record freerolls; I normally only note when I have a win, since I'm not paying the buy-in.

Do you usually monitor your games? If so, how do you do it? Any recommendations?

Here's an example of one of the analyses I'm able to do, and it's helping me keep up the pace and continue improving.

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No, I don’t keep track yet, but I really should. The way you explained your method was super clear and honestly motivating. It made me realize how much I’m probably missing by not recording anything. Thanks for sharing it, you definitely inspired me to start doing it the right way!

I’m not super disciplined with tracking, but the thing that helped me most was adding hourly rate and ROI calculations. It’s crazy how different formats look when you see them as $/hour instead of just wins and losses. It convinced me to cut some formats that were fun but weren’t actually profitable for me. So yeah, whatever tool you use, add some metrics that actually influence your decisions

I believe that it’s not enough to just play many hands; you also need to monitor and analyze every relevant detail to spot mistakes, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Without this tracking, even a talented player has a very low ceiling.

Post-session review: Hero calls, failed bluffs, big all-in or 3-bet spots, hands where you lost a lot of EV.
Record everything: Even small hands help you learn patterns.
Review calmly: It’s not just ‘I won or lost,’ but ‘Did I make the best decision according to EV and ranges?’
Learn from mistakes: Each session should generate a small personal report of leaks and improvements.
Balance theory and practice: Combine what a solver recommends with real experience at the table.
Don’t obsess over every hand: Focus on big spots and hands that change the dynamics of the game.

For all of this, you can use PokerTracker 4, Hold’em Manager 3, PioSolver, or GTO Wizard.