What does the name "Polaris" told you something? For Quebecers, it is rather synonymous with "moto-neige". But some poker players will remember this computer program created by a group of Alberta. Polaris played only Limit Hold'Em, in situations of 1 to 1. Professional players Phil Laak and Ali Eslami also played 4 games of 500 hands against Vexbot, Polaris predecessor. in 2007. Laak and Eslami were equal in the first round, they had lost the 2nd, and had won the 3rd and 4th round.
In 2008, Polaris played against 6 humans in Las Vegas. The result: 3 wins, 2 losses and 1 tie. The 2008 version of Polaris was considered as being much stronger than the 2007 version.
Since then, several technologies have attempted to reproduce Polaris. The latest technology of this style is the "You vs. The Brain". Developed by G2 Gaming, this machine allows to play, without no rake, against "The Brain", an automated program. While playing, players can also pay a fee that allows a BadBeat jackpot. Surprisingly, these machines appear to be implemented gradually in Las Vegas.
Indeed, recently, 6 of these machines have been installed near the poker room at the Bellagio. It is possible to play the.50/1, 1/2 or 2/4 against "the brain". Note that "The Brain" is not an opponent who adapts to his opponent: he made that play an "optimal" strategy. The machine is also not "faked": she knows not the cards of his opponents.
Have good limit players found an opponent who never runs out and that is always available for them? If this is the case, could quickly see this disappear from the floor machine. But several players who have tried these machines seem to be saying that they are extremely difficult to beat and that they do not play a style that is really usable.
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