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http://dx.doi.org/10.7583/JKGS.2017.17.4.101

Reality and Problem of AI in Poker Game: Focus on Texas Hold'em  

Han, Sukhee (Department of Media Communication, Graduation school, Hanyang University)
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Journal of Korea Game Society / v.17, no.4, 2017 , pp. 101-108 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is tremendously developed these days, applies to the game and advances. It analyzes the reality of AI and provides reasonable suggestion in Poker, one of the most popular games. Specifically, this study focuses on Texas Hold'em, the most favored kind in the world among various kinds of Poker games and deals with two AIs, Libratus and DeepStack that have applied to the game. Several news media report the growth of AI, but this study will multi-dimensionally discusses how and why AI works in Poker, the real problems of AI, and suggestions for advancement.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence (AI); Poker; Texas Hold'em; Libratus; DeepStack;
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