An example is the Polaris system, which had some decent results against pros like Phil Laak and Matt Hawrilenko back in 20. Others are however much more skeptical and have correctly pointed out that there are computer systems out there that have been beating good opponents at a Limit Heads-up game for years. Quite a few players are also very eager to try them, and some have even suggested that these games could be a good alternative for the low stakes online grinders. decisions are made based on the current game state, but unlike a live opponent, it does not 'learn' a player's strategy.'Īccording to the poster who alerted the forum about these machines, he has been able to beat the machines easily.

You also do not pay any rake when playing on these machines.įrom the press release about these machines, 'It is the first game to use neural net technology, a mathematical model that simulates the operation of the human brain. When you sit down at one of these machines, you will be able to play Heads-up Limit Hold'em at stakes of $0.50/$1, $1/$2 and $2/$4 against an Artificial Intelligence-based computer opponent.

According to a recent thread on the TwoPlusTwo forums, six of the 'Texas Hold'em Heads Up ' machines from IGT technology (pictured right) have been installed near the Bellagio poker room in Las Vegas.

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