Holdem Manager 3 (HM3) is one of the most popular poker trackers, providing both hand storing and Heads-Up Display (HUD) features. It helps you analyze your game, improve your strategies, and make more precise decisions at the table. HM3 saves all your hands played in cash games, tournaments, and Sit-n-Gos, turning them into easy-to-analyze reports.
With HM3, you can track your own results, study your opponents’ play, and eliminate weaknesses. And when paired with MagicSeat, which helps you find the most profitable tables, Holdem Manager becomes a powerful tool for increasing your profit.
Try a 10-day free trial and see for yourself how these tools make your game more profitable.
How to Install Holdem Manager 3
Installing Holdem Manager 3 on your computer is easier than it seems. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official website of the program and click “Download”.
- Download the latest version and run the installation file.
- Read the license agreement, accept the terms and click “Install”.
- After the installation is complete, open the program to start setting up.
Important: as of 2024, Holdem Manager 3 is only available for Windows. A version for Mac is yet to come.
First Steps in Holdem Manager 3
When you first launch HM3, you will need to create an account or log in to an existing one. If you have already used HM1 or HM2, your old account will work.
Next, select one of the modes:
- Start Trial – a free 14-day version for testing.
- Purchase – purchase a license.
For most users, the express setup mode is perfect. It automatically optimizes the program settings. If you want to configure everything manually, select advanced settings.
How to set up Holdem Manager 3 for PokerStars
To set up HM3 to work with PokerStars, follow these steps:
- In the program menu, select PokerStars as the main room.
- Specify the path to the folder where hand history is saved: C:\Users[Username]\AppData\Local\PokerStars\HandHistory.
- Determine how you want to set up the seat you mostly use: manually, automatically, or from the hand history.
Now everything is ready – you can start using the program.
How much does Holdem Manager 3 cost?
The cost of the license depends on the stakes you play:
- Small Stakes: $60 – for low-stake games (NL50 and below, tournaments up to $22).
- Full License: $100 – for all stakes.
- Combination license (Hold’em + Omaha): from $160.
When purchasing a license, you get a year of free updates and technical support from the developers.
Holdem Manager 3 is an investment in your poker success. Get started today!
Where to get mining for the program?
To become a real professional, you need to know everything about your opponents. Hand History Data Mining from HisHands provides you with complete data on players, even if you never participated in same games with those people.
How to load hand history into HM3:
- Buy hand histories by contacting our manager in Telegram or Skype.
- Unzip the files to a preferable folder.
- Launch HM3 and click “File” → “Import Files”.
- Specify the path to the folder with mined hand history.
- Wait for the data to improt.
The more data you collect, the higher your chances of success. This is your trump card at the table.
MagicSeat: Find the Best Tables
MagicSeat helps you find the softest tables and take advantageous positions. The program analyzes the composition of players, their style and experience, offering the best options.
In combination with Holdem Manager 3, MagicSeat gives you full control over the game.
- See weak opponents even before the hand starts.
- Save time on table selection.
- Increase profits by choosing positions wisely.