How do I start a new poker game?

Click the 'Create Game' button, enter your name, select how many chips to start with (100-10,000), and you'll get a unique room code. Share this code with your friends so they can join your game instantly.

How do my friends join my poker game?

Share your room code with friends via WhatsApp, SMS, or text. They simply click 'Join Game', enter the room code and their name, and they're in! No account or download needed.

Can I use this for Texas Hold'em or other poker games?

Yes! This poker chip counter works perfectly for Texas Hold'em, Omaha, 7-Card Stud, or any poker variant. Track chips, place bets, manage the pot, and keep score for any poker game you play at home.

What happens if I refresh the page or close the app?

Don't worry! The tracker automatically saves your game. If you refresh or accidentally close the page, you'll see an option to rejoin your game with all your chips and stats intact.

Is this really free? Are there any hidden costs?

100% free forever! No credit card needed, no premium features, no ads, no hidden costs. We built this to help poker players enjoy their home games without any hassle or expenses.

Does this work on mobile phones?

Absolutely! The poker chip tracker is fully optimized for mobile phones, tablets, and computers. You can even add it to your phone's home screen for quick access to your poker games.

How to Track Poker Chips Without Physical Chips: The Ultimate Guide

It's 8:30 PM on a Friday. The pizza boxes are open, the beers are cracked, and six of your friends are ready to play. You open the old aluminum poker case—the one you haven't touched since that cabin trip in 2019—and your heart sinks.

The Poker Night Disaster

Half the red chips are missing. The green ones are sticky from... something. And you definitely don't have enough white chips for the $20 buy-in tournament you planned.

We've all been there. Physical poker chips are iconic, but for the casual home game host, they are a logistical nightmare. They require storage, cleaning, and constant counting.

"Wait, is the blue chip $10 or $25? I thought red was $5?"

This single question has derailed more home games than bad beats ever could. When you spend more time banking than playing, the energy in the room dies.

The Digital Revolution

Enter the era of digital poker chip trackers. The concept is simple: keep the physical cards (because shuffling and peeling cards is 90% of the fun), but move the economy to the cloud.

Think of it like Venmo for your poker table. Everyone has a balance. When you bet 500, you type 500. The app handles the pot, the side pots (which nobody ever calculates correctly in real life), and the payouts.

How It Actually Works

Unlike full online poker where you stare at a screen, digital tracking is designed as a hybrid experience. You sit around a real table, looking your friends in the eye.

The "Board": One device (usually a tablet or laptop connected to a TV) sits in the middle. It shows the pot, the blind levels, and the leaderboard.
The "Hand": Each player uses their phone as their personal stack. No app install needed—just a browser.
The Action: You bet on your phone. The main screen updates instantly. You physically move the dealer button and deal real cards.

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Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Ready to try it? Here is exactly how to run your first digital game without looking like a tech support agent.

1. The "Host" Device

Grab a laptop or iPad. Open pokerchips.io (or similar tracker). Click "Create Game". This screen is your command center. It will display the big, beautiful numbers that everyone cares about: The Pot and The Blinds.

2. Just Send the Link

Don't make your friends download an app. Don't make them create an account with email verification. Just text the game link to your group chat.

They tap the link, type "Mikey", and boom—they are at the table with 10,000 chips.

3. Defining the Stakes

Agree on the "Real World" value. "Okay guys, 1000 chips = $20." This keeps the math simple. The app doesn't touch real money (for legal reasons and simplicity), so you just settle up via Cash App or Venmo at the end based on the final chip counts.

Pro Tips for Smooth Games

Designate a Dealer: Even with digital chips, having one person physically dealing the cards keeps the game moving.

Use a TV: If you can cast the "Board" screen to a TV in the room, it elevates the experience. It feels like a televised final table.

Charge Your Phones: Digital poker kills battery life if screens are always on. Have a few chargers ready near the table.

The transition from clay to code might feel weird for the first 10 minutes. But the first time you split a complicated pot in 3 seconds instead of 5 minutes of arguing? You'll never go back.