How to Track Poker Home Games (Without Spreadsheets)

Every poker group has tried the spreadsheet approach. Someone creates a Google Sheet, shares it with the group, and for a few sessions it works. Then reality sets in:

• People forget to log their buy-ins or rebuys
• Someone edits the wrong cell and the formulas break
• Mobile editing is a nightmare
• Settlement calculations get complex with 6+ players
• Historical data is hard to analyze

The result? Arguments about who owes whom, lost data, and wasted time that should be spent playing cards.

Pokertally is purpose-built for live poker home games. Here's the workflow:

1. Create a game – Set the buy-in amount, currency, and game type (cash or tournament).
2. Add players – Tap to add from your saved friends or create new players on the fly.
3. Track transactions – Log buy-ins, rebuys, and cash-outs as they happen.
4. Settle up instantly – When the game ends, Pokertally calculates exactly who owes whom with the minimum number of transactions.