Review of Poker Manager 2 from CocoaTree Applications

During this game, our host prints out two pieces of paper and tapes them to his walls so everyone can remember what chips are worth (cheap chipsets with no denominations are used), hands out a stack of chips that barely makes any sense, and uses his oven to time the blinds.

Does this make any sense for a regular game? In the past, there have been some pretty lame solutions for the PC, but home game warriors don't need to worry anymore with the introduction of a program called Poker Manager 2 from CocoaTree Applications.

Poker Manager 2 is a low-cost software application that takes care of all the things you need to do in order to run an efficient home game or special event right from your computer. The program will not take its toll on your computer since the installation file is only 8 MB and the graphics will impress not only yourself, but also any guests in what will definitely be the most organized home tournament they have ever played in.

Having used the program successfully a few times, it really begs the question why some of the smaller card rooms that run tournaments don't invest in this program themselves instead of using their outdated pen and paper methods or Windows 3.1 16-bit DOS tournament program (you know you've seen it). The benefits of using Poker Manager 2 more than justify the small cost if you regularly run a home game or are in charge of a multi-table tournament for an event or charity cause.

With a free trial of 14 days, it is definitely worth checking out and running through just for fun and even giving it a whirl at your next home game.