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.  If you are going to be playing a tournament for two or three hours, you better know how they are playing.  It also becomes handy when you are taking notes on players.  Some poker sites even have a video play back option, so you can view previous hands from start to finish.

How to Check History

A way you can do this is through your hand history log.  Most sites offer this feature, and it’s a huge help for players.  When a player loses a hand they have the option to muck it.  This means their hand won’t be displayed on the computer screen if they lost. 

What many don’t know is that you can still check what they had the last hand.  What you do is look up in the upper right hand corner of the screen where it says “last hand”.  Some online poker rooms name the “hand history” different, and you can check any hand that you have played.  This becomes a valuable tool for tracking opponents and their play. 

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 view what they were holding is if they call, or get called in the hand.

You can muck your hand and not allow other players to see if you know you were beat.  Most online poker rooms will allow you to view this hand history log.  It becomes a very important tool, so check next time you are playing at your chosen poker site.