Holdem Manager - Leak Buster Review

Leak Buster is a tool within Holdem Manager. It searches through your database for leaks in your game. From the leaks found by Leak Buster, there is analysis and videos.



Now, I am going at this cold and have not used Leak Buster before, but I have heard good things about it. I will analyse all my hands at 1/2 (Just over 30000 hands) and go through each of the 8 focus areas.

Area 1 - Position

Well, I've been given an A+ here

If you click on each of the positions, it gives you a breakdown of what leaks you have in each position. For example, in the SB, I am calling too much and not 3betting enough.

Area 2 - Pre-Flop

This gives you an insight of where you are losing money in the specific hand ranges you play from each position. Again, for example, I am raising too many small pairs from Early Position and thus putting myself in ugly spots when I don't flop a set or some sort of straight draw.

You can also change between when you open raise, cold call, limp and squeeze.


Area 3 - Trouble Hands

Grouped here are the most obvious ‘trouble hands’ and how well you are playing them. The hands on the left hand side are split into 4 groups:

Group 1) AT-QT off suit and KJ-QT suited.
Group 2) 22-55
Group 3) 34-89 suited
Group 4) 34-89 off suit

Here, my group 1 is good, however the other 3 groups need working on. With 22-55, I am cold calling too much, when I should either be 3betting or folding more. Group 3, I am open raising too much and Group 4, pretty much all of the above

This is a good indicator of obvious leaks with specific hands, so well worth analysing.

Area 4 - 3Bet

This area is very in depth and rips open all of your 3 and 4 betting ranges, as well as comparing 3betting to calling with certain ranges in the blinds.

In the example I’ve shown, I am calling too many 3bets with weak broadway hands, as well as suited connectors. I need to make sure I either fold more, or that my opponent is deep enough that I can win a big pot if I hit big.

A lot to analyse here, but very important if you play in tougher games where pre-flop 3betting is prominent.

Area 5 - Filters

Leak Buster has 52 (!) filters, each with a video giving you guidance on what to do if you are losing and/or is you are leaking money in certain spots.

In my example, I have chosen Top Pair hands. I have a very good win rate (as you would expect), however, it is not as big as the average results (which I assume is from a sample of other Leak Buster users).

The other filters include simple stats analysers, such as overpairs and Top Pair/Good Kicker, to more advanced filters, such as Triple Barrel Bluffed, Big Blind Steal Defended a non-premium hand and Called Flop C-bet without a strong hand.

I have watched a few of the videos and they are to the point and clear in what message the teacher is trying to get across. Very useful.

Area 6 - Biggest Loss

This filter searches out for certain spots they you may be losing money with on multiple occasions.

In my example, on the turn, I am losing money when I check/call middle or bottom pair. Underneath, Leak Buster gives you advice on how to remedy. In my example, it says that I should look to check/fold or bet more, rather than take the weak passive line against passive opponents.

All streets are analysed, including pre-flop. Again, a very useful tool in finding spots where you are consistently being too passive or aggressive.

Area 7 - Opponents

Here, Leak Buster gives you a statistical analysis on the players who are beating you the most. This filter becomes much more useful (as with all areas) when you have a lot of hands on your opponents.

The key stat here is the areas in red; these are defined by Leak Buster as ‘Exploitable Weakness’ in your opponents. For example, Gradues is playing too many hands, is not raising enough hands pre-flop, and calls too many 4bets. Therefore, an adjustment would be to raise more hands against them in position pre-flop and to tighten up your 4betting range to just include big hands.

Area 8 - HUD (Heads Up Display)

The last section gives you expert advice on how to set-up your HUD effectively. There is also an in depth video of what each stat means on your HUD. Also included, is an install, should you wish to use either a simple or advanced HUD for your own game. An excellent area to finish Leak Buster.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Scottie

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