Poker ROI Calculator

Calculate your poker tournament ROI (Return on Investment). Track profitability by comparing total buy-ins to total cashes.

Formula:ROI = (Profit ÷ Total Buy-ins) × 100

Total Buy-ins ($)

Total money spent on entries

Total Cashes ($)

Total money won (prizes)

Tournaments Played

Number of tournaments

ROI

+20.0%

Very Good

Total Profit

$200

Net winning

Profit Per Tournament

Average

Average Buy-in

$10

Average Cash

$12

When ITM

ROI Analysis

With a 20.0% ROI over 100 tournaments, you're a winning player. For every $100 invested, you return $120. Continue tracking to ensure this holds over a larger sample.

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What is Poker ROI?

ROI (Return on Investment) measures tournament profitability as a percentage. Formula: ROI = (Profit ÷ Total Buy-ins) × 100. If you've spent $1000 on buy-ins and have $1200 in cashes, your profit is $200 and ROI is 20%. A positive ROI means you're winning; top tournament pros maintain 30-100%+ ROI depending on stakes.

Key Facts About Poker ROI

ROI = (Total Cashes - Total Buy-ins) ÷ Total Buy-ins × 100
Positive ROI means profitable; negative means losing
Top MTT pros: 30-100%+ ROI (stakes dependent)
Good recreational ROI: 10-30%
Example: $2500 cashes, $2000 buy-ins = 25% ROI
Lower stakes typically allow higher ROI
Sample size matters: 500+ tournaments for reliable ROI
ROI varies by game type (MTT, SNG, Spin)

Expected ROI by Stakes

Micro Stakes

30-100%+

$1-10 buy-ins

Mid Stakes

15-50%

$20-100 buy-ins

High Stakes

5-20%

$200+ buy-ins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROI in poker?

ROI (Return on Investment) measures your tournament profit as a percentage of money invested. If you've played $5,000 in buy-ins and have $6,250 in cashes, your ROI is (($6,250 - $5,000) ÷ $5,000) × 100 = 25%.

What is a good poker ROI?

ROI varies by stake level and format. For micro-stakes MTTs, a good ROI is 30-50%. Mid-stakes: 15-30%. High-stakes: 5-15%. For SNGs: 5-10% is solid. The lower the stake, the higher your potential ROI due to weaker fields.

How many tournaments do I need for reliable ROI?

Tournament poker has high variance. You need at least 500-1000 tournaments for your ROI to be statistically meaningful. Even winning players can have 100+ tournament downswings. Track your results but don't overreact to short-term swings.

How does ROI differ from hourly rate?

ROI measures percentage return on investment, regardless of time. Hourly rate measures actual dollars earned per hour. A 50% ROI in micro-stakes might yield $5/hour, while a 10% ROI at high stakes might be $100/hour.

Should I include rakeback in ROI calculations?

You can calculate ROI with or without rakeback, but be consistent. "Pure" ROI excludes rakeback. "Effective" ROI includes all forms of compensation. Many pros include rakeback as it's real money earned.

What is Poker ROI?

Key Facts About Poker ROI

ROI = (Total Cashes - Total Buy-ins) ÷ Total Buy-ins × 100

Positive ROI means profitable; negative means losing

Top MTT pros: 30-100%+ ROI (stakes dependent)

Good recreational ROI: 10-30%

Example: $2500 cashes, $2000 buy-ins = 25% ROI

Lower stakes typically allow higher ROI

Sample size matters: 500+ tournaments for reliable ROI

ROI varies by game type (MTT, SNG, Spin)

Frequently Asked Questions