Press

DeepStack: Expert-Level Artificial Intelligence in No-Limit Poker
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Science
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The March 2017 Science article that describes how we created DeepStack, a novel fusion of deep learning, the CFR algorithm, and decomposition, which was the first program to defeat professional poker players at heads-up no-limit Texas hold'em!
Heads-up Limit Hold'em Poker is Solved
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Science
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The January 2015 Science article that describes how we solved heads-up limit Texas hold'em and created Cepheus with a new open-source CFR+ implementation.
Computer poker a win for all Albertans
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Alberta Innovates Technology Futures
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An article describing the CPRG, the Annual Computer Poker Competition, and the CPRG's contributions to Alberta.
The Raise of the Machines
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The Gateway
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An article about the CPRG by the University of Alberta's student newspaper.
$8.9m poker prize up for grabs - humans only please
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The Register
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An article discussing the World Series of Poker and the CPRG.
Microchips
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CBC Radio's "Ideas"
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A show containing interviews with CPRG members about poker, Polaris, and how they relate to everyday decisions.
Bet on the bot
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The Economist
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An article from July 2010 comparing Polaris to Deep Blue and Chinook.
Ante Up, Human: The Adventures of Polaris, the Poker-Playing Robot
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Wired Magazine
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Wired article on the 2008 Man vs. Machine match in Las Vegas.
Radio Interview
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CBC's "The Current"
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An interview with Darse Billings from July 2003 about computer poker.
The New Card Shark
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New York Times
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An article from July 2003 that includes a discussion of the CPRG's bots.
Poker playing computer will take on the best
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Edmonton Journal
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An article from June 2003 about PsOpti.