GTAIMATHOct 29, 2015

My Reflections on the First Man vs. Machine No-Limit Texas Hold 'em Competition

arXiv:1510.08578v2
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This is an incremental reflection on a specific AI competition in gaming, with no new problem-solving for a broader audience.

The author reflects on the first human vs. computer no-limit Texas hold 'em competition in 2015, discussing competition design, agent architecture, and lessons learned without presenting new results or numbers.

The first ever human vs. computer no-limit Texas hold 'em competition took place from April 24-May 8, 2015 at River's Casino in Pittsburgh, PA. In this article I present my thoughts on the competition design, agent architecture, and lessons learned.

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