888 Poker Configuration Guide

PokerTracker 4 version 4.0.x
December 2, 2019
  • Overview

    PokerTracker 4 imports text hand histories that are saved to your computer by the 888 Poker Network poker client.
    Once imported, these hands are stored within PostgreSQL and made available for review and analysis in your PT4 database.
    This process must be correctly configured so that PokerTracker 4 can retrieve these hand histories and also display the Heads Up Display (HUD) on your 888 Poker Network table(s) correctly.

    This guide is intended for users who wish to manually configure PokerTracker 4 to import hand histories from the 888 Poker Network.
    Alternatively you may choose to use the automated Setup Assistant.

    For general information on the initial setup of PokerTracker 4, please consult the PokerTracker 4 Quick Start Guide.

    PokerTracker 4 can support the 888 and WSOP.com poker clients in the State of New Jersey.
    The WSOP poker client in the State of Nevada  does not store hand histories locally on your computer, therefore PokerTracker cannot support WSOP in Nevada.  If you wish to use PokerTracker 4 in Nevada while playing at WSOP.com, please contact WSOP's management to request that they store hand histories on the local computer.  Nevada State Gaming Technical Regulations do not require locally stored hand histories, but it is an optional choice that the poker gaming operator has chosen to ignore. 

  • Setup Assistant

    For most users, configuring the 888 Poker Network by using the Setup Assistant will be the most efficient method of preparing PokerTracker 4 for use with the 888 Poker Network.

    The Setup Assistant was created to help users automate the configuration of PokerTracker 4 without the need to manually configure your poker environment.
    To begin the Setup Assistant, simply click Tools > Setup Assistant from the main toolbar.
    Click the Configure Sites option and turn the 888 Poker Network to Yes.

    Setting Up Poker Tracker 4 888

    There are a couple steps for configuring the 888 Poker Network using the Setup Assistant.

    • Step 2: You must tell PokerTracker 4 where 888 Poker Network saves its hand histories. You can use the Auto Detect option to let PokerTracker 4 automatically find where the hand histories are being written. This can be also done manually by going to “Add” and pointing PT4 to the 888 Poker Network Hand History Folder on your computer. Once this is configured correctly, click Next.
    • The 888 Poker Network software automatically displays you in the bottom center seat at all tables, and the HUD in PokerTracker 4 will accommodate this and automatically display the player statistics at the appropriate seats.

    The final step gives you the option to import existing hand histories. It is recommended that you select yes, choose the database where you want PokerTracker 4 to import the existing hand histories, and then click OK

    Tip: If you have a lot of hand histories saved in your 888 Poker Network folder, the import process may take some time. Please be patient and let PokerTracker 4 import all of your hands for optimal results.

  • Configuring 888 Poker Network
    • Hand Histories

      You need to configure your 888 Poker Network software to save hand history files as you play.

      1. In the poker lobby, click the Settings cog/gear icon.
      2. Go to the Game Settings tab.
      3. Check Keep my hand history in to save the hand history files locally on your computer.
      4. You can configure the hand history folder to be wherever you like, but it is recommended to use the default "C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\888poker\HandHistory" ("~/Library/Application Support/888poker/888poker/HandHistory" on macOS).
      5. If you wish to change this default, click the Change Folder button.
        It does not matter how many days you keep the hand history files (as long as you import them into PokerTracker 4 before they expire). Once PokerTracker 4 has imported the hands into your database they will be moved to the 'processed' folder (as long as the 'Move Processed Files' option is enabled on the Auto Import tab).
      6. Click Apply to save your changes.
      7. Set the Language option to English.
        Hands in languages other than English will not import into PokerTracker 4.

    • Language

      The 888 client must be installed in the English language.  PokerTracker 4 currently only supports English and if the 888 Poker Network client is installed in another language it will cause problems.

      If you have the client installed in another language, you will need to uninstall it and reinstall using English.

    • Preferred Seating

      The 888poker network software automatically seats you in the bottom center seat.

      PokerTracker 4 will automatically adjust the player statsistics in your HUD to display by the correct seats.

      Tip! You can fine-tune the HUD statistic postitions to exactly where you want them for each seat by holding the Control key (Command on macOS) and dragging.
      When you are done click the PT-icon at the top of the table and choose Save Layout so that the new positions are used at all future tables of the same size.

    • Enabling SNAP Poker HUD

      Users that play 888's SNAP Poker tables may need to manually configure PokerTracker 4.

      This functionality is only available on Windows; it is not possible on macOS due to operating system restrictions.

      To manually configure PokerTracker to display the HUD at SNAP Poker tables click Configure -> Site & Import Options from the main menu and select 888 Poker (click here if you need help manually configuring your 888 skin).
      Make sure that the option Enable Snap HUD is checked, and click OK to save your settings.

      SNAP Poker Configuration

       

  • Manual Import Configuration for the 888 Poker Network

    PokerTracker 4 cannot import 888 Poker Network hand histories or display the Heads Up Display (HUD) in real-time while playing without prior configuration.

    You can easily do this by clicking Configure in the application menu, and then select Site & Import Options.
    View the Site Configuration tab and choose 888 Poker along the left side Poker Network list.

    Make sure Get Hands From Site While Playing is selected, or if you do not play on the 888 Poker Network then you can select Hide Site From Lists to hide it from view.

    Next, click Auto Detect to populate the path of the 888 Poker Network Hand History Directories.

    If you need more help, please consult the Importing Hand Histories tutorial for more information.

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