How to use the poker profit calculator
- For each session, enter a label (date, casino or stakes), the total buy-in including rebuys, and your cash-out.
- Press Add session for more rows. Remove a row with the × button.
- Enter any expenses not already counted: dealer tips, travel, hotel, coaching or software.
- Your results update instantly. Use Copy results to paste a summary into a note or spreadsheet.
How poker profit is calculated
Session profit is simply cash-out − buy-in. Your net poker profit is the sum of every session minus your expenses. Many players only remember their big wins, so writing every session down — including losing ones — is the only way to know whether you really make money at poker.
Numbers the calculator shows
- Net profit: total result after expenses.
- Winning sessions: the percentage of sessions that finished up. Winning players often win only 50–60% of sessions.
- Average per session: net profit divided by sessions.
- Biggest win and loss: a quick read on your swings.
Poker profit example
Four $1/$2 sessions: bought in $300 and cashed out $520 (+$220), bought in $200 and left with $0 (−$200), bought in $400 and cashed $780 (+$380), bought in $300 and cashed $240 (−$60). That's +$340 from play. Subtract $40 in dealer tips and $30 in parking and your net profit is $270, with 50% winning sessions and an average of $67.50 per session.
Example: a month of five live $1/$2 sessions, with $60 of travel and food costs.
| Session | Buy-in | Cash-out | Hours | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $300 | $520 | 5 | +$220 |
| 2 | $400 | $0 | 3 | −$400 |
| 3 | $300 | $610 | 6 | +$310 |
| 4 | $300 | $255 | 4 | −$45 |
| 5 | $300 | $495 | 5 | +$195 |
| Total | $1,600 | $1,880 | 23 | +$280 (+$220 after costs, about $9.57/hour) |
Do you have to pay tax on poker winnings?
In many countries, including the US, gambling winnings are taxable income and losses may be deductible only up to winnings and with good records. Rules vary by country and state, so check with a tax professional. A complete session log makes this much easier.
Poker profit calculator FAQ
Should I include the rake?
No. Rake is already taken from the pots you play, so it's reflected in your cash-out.
Does this save my sessions?
No. This is a quick calculator. For a permanent record across months and years, use a poker profit and loss tracker.
How do I work out my hourly rate?
Divide your net profit by hours played, or use the hourly win rate calculator.