That's right. Software-based Poker robots built for speed and accuracy by humans from around the globe ? scholars, car salesmen, software developers, all walks of life.

Publicity surrounding the event is estimated and expected to reach 75-100 million readers, viewers and surfers around the world.

The Grand Prize of the competition is $100,000 and is being provided by GoldenPalace.net, and 6 of the finest computer scientists in the world are eager to face off to prove they are the best and brightest. POKER ROBOT, LLC is responsible for producing the event -- contestant recruitment, technology consultants, and worldwide publicity and promotions management.

"Until now, Poker Robot competitions have existed in the underground," said POKER ROBOT, LLC, spokesperson Darren Shuster, "and we're making it a truly global competition for Poker and gaming enthusiasts to enjoy at the venue in Las Vegas, on TV or via the Internet."

Round One: $100,000 Grand Prize

WSOP? (The World Series of Poker, the human version), it will take about 6 weeks to narrow down the competitors to the final table. At this event, because of the lightening speed of competing Robots, it will only take 72 hours -- comprised of 4 six hour shifts.

The event is being staged during the finals of The World Series of Poker? (the human version) the second week of July 2005. An independent Hollywood crew is in the process of recording most of the contestants at their homes in preparation for their journey to Las Vegas. Why? To earn the $100,000 Grand Prize and global bragging rights for building the ultimate Poker mind.

The venue of Golden Palace's 2005 World Series of Poker Robots? is being closely guarded for security purposes and will be announced 48 hours in advance of the competition to both media and public.

The Players

Poker pros Hilton "Print" Givens of Indiana, Ben Lo from Hong Kong and others will be flying into Las Vegas on July 11, 2005. These players are available to speak with the media upon request. Because of the security surrounding these robot-builders and the upcoming competition, in terms of secrecy and privacy, please direct your inquiries directly to the Media Office, Darren Shuster or Lindsey Rarick at (818) 992-3145.

"It will be very exciting to see how the Robots perform compared to the human players" said Richard Rowe, CEO of http://www.goldenpalace.net/. "It's really the search for the absolute best Poker mind."

Can robots really bluff as well as humans? We?ll find out in Round Two when the competition turns to Man Vs. Machine?.

Round Two: Man Vs. Machine

The winning robot will then challenge the Champion of the 2005 World Series of Poker? to a man versus machine duel. Will they accept the ultimate challenge?

Lies and deception are at the very heart of a good Poker competition ? what happens when the human element is removed? How will the best player in the world fair against the best Poker computer in the world? Are top professionals willing to put their reputations on the line?


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Re: World Series Of Poker Robots (Score: 1)
by PokerPlayer22 (MyFakeEmailAdress@HaHa.Com) on Jun 14, 2005 - 01:39 AM
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Nice article dozer. I just dont understand how a robotic computer can ever have the natural poker skills of a human, like bluffin, slow playing, etc.
That must take so much downloading and work just to get a pokerbot working.



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Re: World Series Of Poker Robots (Score: 1)
by rakinthefake on Jun 14, 2005 - 10:02 AM
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Very interesting, especially if the robot champion does face the human champion! It think it would be tough to program a good heads up games, so I'm giving the edge to the human, but we might be in trouble a few years down the line.



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Re: World Series Of Poker Robots by MrChri5 on Jun 14, 2005 - 11:01 AM
Re: World Series Of Poker Robots by scaryjerry on Jun 15, 2005 - 08:23 AM
Re: World Series Of Poker Robots (Score: 1)
by scaryjerry (me@yourmoms.com) on Jun 15, 2005 - 08:24 AM
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dont miss the discussion

http://pokerjunkie.com/name-forum-viewtopic-t-4055.html





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