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Numbers Behind Our Poker Statistics

Discover the data behind our poker statistics. We organize real player results into actionable insights, helping you identify and play only the most profitable online poker tournaments — and plan your sessions around them.

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Our Core Metrics

Expected ROI, Profit and Hourly Rate

Expected ROI, Profit, and Hourly Rate are the core poker statistics behind Selection Poker. We calculate these metrics for every MTT in our online poker database – giving you accurate, data-driven numbers to build your most profitable poker session around.

Expected ROI (%)

The value represents the average ROI of the winning regulars in the specific MTT.

Expected Profit

The value represents the average profit you can expect for playing the specific MTT.

Expected Hourly Rate

The average profit per hour for 1 specific MTT. Doesn´t include multi-tabling.

Average Duration

Average total duration of the specific tournament.

Tournament Data Analysis

Sorting the results for specific MTTs

Raw tournament results alone are not enough to estimate profitability accurately. Many poker tournaments may look similar on the surface but differ in important factors such as format, structure, or field size. To produce reliable poker statistics, Selection Poker carefully groups and organizes the collected data — so every number you use to plan your poker grind is based on a fair, accurate comparison.

We sort data based on:

Poker network (PokerStars, GG network, CoinPoker etc.)
Buy-in (1$ - 10300$)
Game Type (Re-entry, Bounty, Mystery etc.)
Field Size (0-90, 90-180, 180-360, 360+ players)
Speed (Slow, Regular, Turbo, Hyper)

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Coverage Across All Stakes

Our data is balanced across all buy-in levels to ensure that every stake range has sufficient data. The database covers tournaments from $1 micro stakes up to $10,300 high-stakes MTTs, allowing the app to model profitability across the entire tournament ecosystem.

Different Tournament Types

Different tournament formats have different levels of variance. To maintain statistical reliability, each format requires its own minimum sample size. Some formats naturally produce more variance, so they require larger datasets before they are included in our models. This ensures that all estimates are based on sufficiently large and statistically meaningful samples.

Collecting Real MTT Poker Statistics

Winning Regs in Online MTTs

Our online poker database is built from real results of thousands of winning MTT players. These professionals represent the benchmark for realistic long-term performance - and the foundation of every poker statistic we show in the app.

Different Poker Networks

Each poker network has its own player pool, so the data is collected & analyzed separately for every network. To ensure reliable results, we use sufficiently large groups of winning players within each network. This allows us to build accurate and realistic profit estimates - so the online poker stats you see always reflect the right player pool for each site.

Large Sample Sizes

Within each player group, our database contains results representing hundreds of thousands of played MTTs, and in some cases millions of tournaments. The exact size depends on the poker network and whether there is enough data for specific tournament groups. Large samples help reduce variance and allow us to produce more accurate profitability estimates.

Recent Poker Results

We all know that online poker becomes more competitive every year. That is why we use only the most recent data to estimate realistic expected results. Older results are excluded to ensure our models reflect the current state of the online MTT ecosystem.

Answers to Common Questions

Behind the numbers FAQ

How many players are included in the samples for each poker network?

We aim to include around 1,000 winning poker professionals per site, though this varies depending on the size and MTT schedule of each network. Our goal is to cover at least 90% of tournaments played on each poker site with reliable online poker stats. Player groups are updated regularly - unprofitable players are removed, and new players with sufficient samples are added.

How do you select the players included in the poker database?

Players are selected based on long-term results and must meet several minimum criteria to be included in our online poker database. These include a sufficiently large tournament sample, a minimum profitability threshold (ROI), and consistent results over time. Required sample size also depends on MTT type - large-field tournaments require bigger samples due to higher variance.

What requirements must players meet to be included in the dataset?

Players must have a large enough tournament sample - typically 1,000+ played MTTs for large-field specialists, or 250+ for smaller-field formats. We also apply a minimum ROI requirement of around 10% over a relevant sample. This threshold may vary by buy-in level, as profitability expectations differ across stakes. These standards ensure our poker statistics reflect genuine winning players, not short-term poker variance.

Do you update the groups of the winning poker pros?

Yes. Our player groups are updated regularly to keep the online poker database accurate and current. Players who become unprofitable over time are removed. New players who reach a meaningful and reliable sample size are added. This continuous process ensures our MTT poker statistics always reflect the current performance of winning regulars.

Should I expect to achieve the same ROI as the Expected ROI shown in the app?

Not necessarily. The Expected ROI represents the average performance across our entire sample of winning MTT regulars - a wide range of profitable players, from modest winners to high performers. Your actual online poker results will depend on your skill level, strategy, and game selection. It is possible to outperform the Expected ROI, and equally possible to achieve lower results. Use it as a realistic benchmark, not a guarantee.

What about poker sites that are untracked on the Sharkscope?

Our long-term goal is to expand our online poker database to cover all MTTs - including those on currently untracked sites like WPT Global or mobile club apps. We are building a poker community where players share their long-term results, allowing us to create reliable poker statistics even for tournaments outside SharkScope's coverage.

How often is the MTT poker data updated?

We update our data regularly to ensure the online poker stats in our database reflect the current state of the MTT ecosystem. Online poker becomes more competitive every year, so we exclude older results that no longer represent today's player pool. Our models are always based on recent performance data.

What poker networks are included in the online poker database?

Our poker database currently covers all major networks including PokerStars, GGPoker, WPN, CoinPoker, PartyPoker, and 888poker. Each network is analyzed separately, since player pools and tournament ecosystems differ. We segment all online poker statistics by network, buy-in, game type, field size, and speed to ensure the most accurate profitability estimates.