ICMIZER Review

Video Software Review

ICMIZER Synopsis

ICMizer is a free web-based application that is useful for making Independent Chip Modeling calculations in sit and go and MTT final table play. Its functionality includes three general calculation settings: “Push/Shove” mode, “Call” mode, and “Re-Steal” mode.

ICMIZER Full Review

The online poker world has become accustomed to higher quality web-based programs and ICMizer does not disappoint. Once you visit the program’s home page, you only need to register with your e-mail address and user name in order to gain full access to this free application.

The process is simple and begins with the option to load a hand history from the clipboard. You then select the option of how the software will calculate: ICM % EV, ICM $ EV, or Chip EV. If you do not have a hand history immediately available, you should move on to select the number of players in the tournament or at the final table along with the payout structure.

Note that registered users will be able to customize this area in order to have accurate calculations at MTT final tables and in SNG situations that do not follow typical payout structures.

The next step is to input the blind levels, number of players, and chip amounts. From there, the player can select which "mode" is being utilized: “Push/Shove,” “Call,” or “Re-Steal.” You can then scroll down to the area where chip counts can be placed into the boxes provided, along with the villain’s ranges, which have to be entered in order for the calculations to be performed:



Position is defined in the typical terms such as “Under the Gun,” “Hijack,” “Cutoff,” “Button,” “Small Blind,” and “Big Blind.” Once all of the information has been entered, you can hit "Calculate" and view the results, range chart, or +EV chart. A nice feature of the range and +EV charts is that the graphs can be moused over to obtain detailed statistical information without having to change the information that has already been entered:



The functionality of ICMizer is complete and the calculations are made at the click of a mouse with virtually no delay. The application comes in English and Russian and can immediately give beginning SNG and MTT players a crash course in ICM calculations that show very clearly when a decision is profitable.

Bubble play optimization can be obtained much more easily once a player understands how ICM odds play a key role in determining profitability. For example, a push, call, or re-steal could mean the difference between winning and losing long-term. As long as your ranges are as accurate as possible, you'll breeze through situations and be more prepared.

The best feature of ICMizer is its price (free), which in turns provides a huge value to any online poker player who is looking to study pre-flop decision-making. Like similar ICM calculators, ICMizer is not suited for real-time assessment, but rather is fully useful once the action has ended and a player has time for detailed analysis and reflection. Those who do not wish to register for free using their e-mail address will only have access to the limited version of ICMizer.