Best Way to Settle Poker Home Games Instantly
The game's over, everyone's tired, and now comes the dreaded question: "Who owes whom?" Here's how to make settlements instant and argument-free.
Why Settlement is the Hardest Part
After a 10-hour poker session, the last thing anyone wants is 20 minutes of math. But without proper tracking, that's exactly what happens:
- "Wait, did you rebuy twice or three times?"
- "I paid Mike directly last time, so he owes me less"
- "Can we just settle next week? I'll remember..."
These conversations kill the vibe and strain friendships. There's a better way.
Net Settlements Explained
Instead of tracking individual transactions ("I paid you $50, you paid him $30..."), net settling calculates the minimum number of payments needed to balance everyone out.
Example: 4-Player Game
Results:
- Alice: +$120 (winner)
- Bob: +$30 (winner)
- Carol: -$80 (loser)
- Dave: -$70 (loser)
Net Settlements:
- Carol → Alice: $80
- Dave → Alice: $40
- Dave → Bob: $30
Just 3 payments instead of potentially 6+ individual transactions.
How Pokertally Handles Settlements
Track as You Play
Log buy-ins, rebuys, and cash-outs in real-time. Everyone's totals are always visible.
Automatic Settlement
Once everyone has cashed out, Pokertally instantly shows who owes whom. No buttons to press, no math required.
Minimum Transactions
Our algorithm finds the fewest payments needed to settle everyone up.
Share Results
Share settlements with your group so everyone sees the same totals. No disputes, no confusion.
Multi-Currency Support
Playing while traveling or with international friends? Pokertally supports any currency. Set your game currency, and all settlements are calculated accordingly.
Dollars, euros, pounds, yen, crypto values – it all works.
Never Argue About Settlements Again
Download Pokertally and make your next game's settlement instant.
