Poker Program Battles Humans In Vegas
Bridger writes “Poker software called Polaris will play a rematch against human players during the 2008 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Developed by an artificial intelligence group at the University of Alberta in Canada, Polaris will be pitted against several professionals at the Rio Hotel between June 3rd and 6th. ‘It’s possible, given enough computing power, for computers to play …
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Poker jargon:
- REBUY - [1] To purchase additional chips after an initial buy-in, usually after losing most or all of the previous buy-in. This term is most often used in certain tournaments where if one loses all one's chips, or falls below a certain minimum chip level, for an additional sum of money one can purchase a fixed amount of additional tournament chips. Usually there is a time limit (The "REBUY PERIOD") as to how long rebuys are allowed. [2] The additional chips "rebought" in tournament play.
- FLOP GAME - Any of a number of poker games where a flop is dealt.
- LAY ODDS - To give favorable odds to an opponent.
- SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.
- ROYAL FLUSH - An ace-high straight flush, the best possible hand in regular poker.
- GUT SHOT - A draw to an inside straight, as in 2-3-4-6.
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