From Open Raise to River — The Biggest Update in Poker Academy’s History

Well — I kept my word. And then some.

What we’re shipping this March is by far the biggest update in the app’s history. The kind of update that changes what Poker Academy even is.

Full Hand Trainer — From Open to River

Preflop is the foundation, but poker doesn’t end before the flop. From the very beginning I had this idea in the back of my mind — to go further, to let you train the entire hand, not just the opening decision. The problem was that it’s an incredibly complex challenge — connecting preflop matrices with a postflop solver, synchronizing game states across every street, and building a cohesive flow that doesn’t look like two different tools duct-taped together.

And it finally came together.

Here’s how Full Hand Trainer works:

1. You face a preflop spot — BTN open, BB 3-bet, whatever the scenario
2. You make your decision, scored against the solver matrix
3. The board runs out — and you keep playing on the flop
4. Turn, river — every decision on every street compared against GTO
5. At the end you get a full hand record — every street, every action, every deviation from optimal strategy

Honestly — I’m in love with it, just like I was with Preflop Academy itself when it first launched 😉

It’s not a separate module bolted on as an afterthought. It’s one cohesive training flow that mirrors how hands actually play out at the table. You see how your preflop decisions shape postflop situations and — most importantly — where your leaks are actually costing you money.

Study Hub — All Your Study Tools in One Place

Not every session needs to be a test. Sometimes you just want to review ranges, look up a spot, or browse solver solutions at your own pace. The new Study Hub gives you a dedicated tab for exactly that — quick access to preflop charts for MTT and Cash, and your full postflop solver library, all in one place.

No scoring, no timer — just your study tools organized and ready when you need them.

Achievements & Leveling — Making the Grind Count

In poker, just like in programming — consistent daily work beats the occasional marathon. I remember my own 37-day grind in Vegas, showing up practically every single day. That same consistency is what we want to reward in the app.

• 30 achievements — for session milestones, format exploration, spot specialization, streak maintenance, and more
• Hidden achievements — rewarding discovery and depth
• XP for every perfectly played hand — watch your level grow
• Timezone-aware streaks — because your streak should count based on your local time, not UTC

Under the Hood

For the more technically minded (and I know some of you are 😉):

• AI Solver V2 — new solver backend with higher accuracy, faster result delivery, and binary solution support
• Redesigned UI — new dashboard, library, flop card selection animations, design system refresh
• Accessibility (web) — keyboard navigation, ARIA landmarks, focus indicators — already live on the web version
• Performance — binary solution loading = faster postflop results

Those of you who remember the server room power outage during the 50bb simulation that had been running for nearly two months — this time the infrastructure is significantly more solid 😃.

Daily Free Usage — No Subscription Needed

Come Check It Out

I’d love to hear your feedback — what works, what doesn’t, what you’d change. Nobody points the way forward better than the actual users 🙂.

The app is available at stores. Just sign up and start playing — 10 hands a day, completely free. And if you already have an account — log in and try the Full Hand Trainer. I genuinely recommend it.

Cheers! 🙂