Step-by-step guide
Follow the process in order, then check the room's current lobby and cashier terms before committing funds.
- 1
Choose a HUD program
Popular HUD options include PokerTracker 4, Hold'em Manager 3, and DriveHUD. Each offers different features and price points.
- 2
Install and configure
Install your chosen HUD software and configure it to detect Ya Poker's hand histories. Set the correct hand history directory in the HUD settings.
- 3
Set up the hand history path
Find Ya Poker's hand history folder in the client settings and point your HUD to this directory.
- 4
Configure your HUD layout
Set up your HUD to display the most important stats: VPIP, PFR, 3-Bet%, Fold to 3-Bet, CBet%, and Aggression Factor. Start simple and add stats as you learn to use them.
- 5
Test at the tables
Join a low-stakes table at Ya Poker to verify the HUD is working correctly. Stats should appear after a few hands.
Tips and best practices
- Start with basic stats (VPIP/PFR) and gradually add more as you learn to interpret them.
- A HUD is only useful if you understand what the stats mean and how to apply them to your decisions.
- Ya Poker's hand history exports enable post-session analysis — review your play regularly.
- The most important HUD stats for beginners: VPIP (how often they play), PFR (how often they raise), and 3-Bet% (aggression level).
Frequently asked questions
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James Wright
Rakeback Analyst · 5 years
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