Get ready for Pokerbots 2024-2025!
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Poker, characterized by its incomplete information and inherent uncertainty, serves as an excellent platform for applying game theory concepts and honing decision-making skills. Similar to how traders navigate markets with limited data, poker players must make choices based on concealed information. Both scenarios require consideration of factors like expected value and probability distributions, making poker an ideal training ground for developing strategic thinking in uncertain environments.
It is! Creating a functional pokerbot primarily demands critical thinking skills and a willingness to learn. While a grasp of machine learning, algorithms, and data science can significantly enhance your bot's sophistication, these aren't prerequisites. Participants have the flexibility to program their bots using Python, Java, or C++, allowing for a range of coding preferences and expertise levels.
We welcome students with all levels of programming experience. However, previous coding experience would certainly be helpful. While not a requirement, we strongly recommend you have at least one team member with programming experience.
The poker format will be based on No Limit Texas Hold 'em with full details being released at the start of the competition.
Teams may be composed of 1 - 4 students.
UNC Pokerbots is NOT affiliated with MIT Pokerbots in any way. We are an independent organization inspired by MIT Pokerbots. The splash page and competition server were modified from the repositories MIT Pokerbots' have listed on their Github
No, you do not have to be a UNC student to participate- you can also be a Duke or NCSU student. If you are from none of these three schools, you can still sign up for our mailing list and we will notify you as soon as you are eligible to compete.
Creating a functioning pokerbot takes no time at all. However, creating a competitive and strategic pokerbot will require more effort and experimentation. Ultimately, the more you put into your pokerbot, the more value you will receive from this competition!
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