CHECKING HAND HISTORY

To some this is old news, but to new online poker players this is huge information potential. The hand history log is stored data that some online poker rooms file to keep track of all hands that have been played, and what each player had. You can even see what your opponents' hand was even if they 'mucked it'.

When a player loses a hand they have the option to muck their cards. This means their hand won’t be displayed on the computer screen if they lose. What many don’t know is that you can still check what they had the last hand, and check any hand that you have played. This becomes a valuable tool for tracking opponents and their play. Some poker sites even have a video play back option that allows you to watch previous hands from start to finish.

How to Check History

Find the 'hand history' log; usually located in the upper right hand corner of your table screen. Most sites offer this feature but some might name it differently. On most poker sites it will say "last hand".

What Sites Offer It

Not every online poker room will offer a hand history log. Sometimes you have to request the log through email. If a player folds in the hand, you will not be able to see what they had. The only time you can see what they were holding is if they call, or get called in the hand.