What is VPIP in Texas Holdem Poker

When using Poker Tracking Software, by far the most important HUD stat is VPIP.

Poker Tracking Software is an application that most if not every serious online poker player utilizes to track their own and their opponent’s statistics. The HUD is the vital feature of these applications. HUD stands for Heads Up Display, which is a feature that runs during the games attaching to the poker client and displays statistics next to each player updating in real time.

When using a HUD, you must master a few stats first. Understanding and leveraging VPIP is vital to your poker success.

VPIP stands for Voluntarily Put Money in the Pot. The VPIP stat is the percentage of starting hands a player is playing. A player with a high VPIP like 40 plays many hands, while a player with a low VPIP like 10, is only playing with the best hands. This percentage determines how many times a player put money into the pot preflop by limping, raising, or calling. The Blinds are not included in this stat because this bet is not voluntary as the player is forced to put money into the pot. VPIP is important because it shows how many hands someone is playing indicating if they are a tight or loose player.