Where are your PokerStars hand histories?
Local saving is off by default. Turn it on first, otherwise no file will be created.
First, turn on saving (off by default)
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Open the PokerStars client, then Settings, Playing History, Hand History.
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Check Save My Hand History, then Apply Changes.
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For third-party tools, also check Save in English. Enabling this is not retroactive: only the hands played afterwards are saved.
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The default retention is 30 days; increase it if needed on the same screen.
On Windows
C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Local\PokerStars\HandHistory\[Username]C:\Program Files\PokerStars\HandHistoryOn macOS
/Users/[YourName]/Library/Application Support/PokerStars/HandHistory/[Username]The ~/Library folder is hidden by default. In the Finder, use the Go menu, then Go to Folder, and paste the path.
Which files can you import into Eureka?
.txt cash game files (one per session)
.txt tournament files
Files saved in English (compatible with third-party tools)
Tournament summaries (Tournament Summary)
Screenshots or PDF exports
Files from another room
Review your hands in 3 steps
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Open the HandHistory folder above and locate the files for the session you want to review.
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Drag and drop the .txt files onto the Eureka import page.
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Replay each hand street by street in the replayer, on your own or with the coach's feedback.
Frequently asked questions
On Windows, in AppData\Local\PokerStars\HandHistory\[Username]. On Mac, in ~/Library/Application Support/PokerStars/HandHistory/[Username]. The folder only exists if local saving is enabled.
Local saving is off by default on PokerStars. Until you have checked Save My Hand History in the settings, no file is created.
In the client, go to Settings, Playing History, Hand History, check Save My Hand History, then Apply Changes. Also check Save in English for third-party tools.
No, not automatically. Enabling it is not retroactive: only hands played afterwards are saved locally. PokerStars offers a separate hand-history request service by email.
It is an old path cited by the official help. On modern Windows, the folder actually used is AppData\Local\PokerStars\HandHistory. Program Files only applies to older installations.
No. Saving and exporting the history are only available on the desktop client. The mobile app cannot recover hand histories.
Yes. Eureka is a free web replayer that runs in your browser, with no installation and no tracker.
Download / access your room
Haven't installed your room yet? Here are the official links:
| Room | Official link |
|---|---|
| Winamax | winamax.fr |
| Betclic | betclic.fr/poker |
| PMU Poker | pmu.fr/poker |
| Parions Sport Poker | unibet.fr/poker |
| PartyPoker | partypoker.fr |
| PokerStars | pokerstars.fr |
| GGPoker | ggpoker.com |