If you're tracking your poker data in a spreadsheet, you can easily import it into Pokerbase by creating a custom CSV file. Follow this guide to ensure your data is formatted correctly for a smooth import process.

Your filename should NOT have any spaces!

Once you have created the CSV, follow these steps on your device:

  1. Open the file and press “Share”
  2. Share with Pokerbase
  3. Your data should show up and be ready to import!
  4. After import, restart the app.

CSV Structure

Your CSV should contain the following columns:

Column Name Description Example
currency_code Currency used for the session USD
location Where the game was played Bellagio
stake Blinds/Stakes of the game 5/10
table_size Number of players at the table 9
game Type of poker game played No Limit Hold'em
type Cash game or tournament cashgame
tournament_name Name of the tournament (if applicable) WSOP Main Event
is_online 'x' for online games, empty for live games x
start Start date and time of the session 2024-10-18 14:30:00
end End date and time of the session 2024-10-18 20:45:00
buyin_amount Initial buy-in amount 1000
total_rebuy_amount Total amount of rebuys 500
number_of_rebuys Number of times rebought 1
total_addon_amount Total amount of add-ons 200
number_of_addons Number of add-ons 1
total_bounties_amount Total amount won from bounties 300
number_of_bounties Number of bounties collected 2
expenses_amount Total expenses not from stack 50
expenses_from_stack_amount Expenses taken from playing stack 30
cashout Total amount cashed out 2000
hands_per_hour Hands per hour for the session 32
total_break_minutes Total time spent on breaks (in minutes) 45
tournament_position Final position in tournament 3
total_tournament_entries Total number of entries in tournament 1000
note Any additional comments about the session Played well, caught good cards late

Steps to Create Your CSV

  1. Open your spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets)
  2. Create a new sheet with the column headers listed above
  3. Enter your poker session data, ensuring each row represents a single session
  4. Double-check that your data is in the correct format for each column
  5. Save or export your file as a CSV

Tips for Formatting