[rgschackelford]

It's a combination of things. Mostly, people who go out of their way to keep records on poker trackers are probably taking poker seriously. They aren't playing for the hell of it, they are looking to make money. Second, I would figure that people like to lie to themselves about wins and losses, and not count some losses, or exaggerate wins. Don't look at me, though. I once finished down 40 cents and marked it down. Third, keeping records will help you get better in choosing time of day to play, games to play in, limits to play at, and other tangibles. I'm, honestly surprised that poker trackers don't have more than 20% winners. I would expect 50% winners. Well, that's my 2 cents.

Rusty G.