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6.176, or MIT Pokerbots, is a computerized poker tournament. Teams have one month to program a completely autonomous pokerbot to compete against other teams. Competitors must learn and apply concepts in economics, mathematics, and computer science not normally developed together in academic settings in order to conquer their opponents. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (the same school that produced the infamous MIT Blackjack Team) has launched a new—and remarkably free—online poker training course called Poker Theory and Analytics. The MIT online poker course features video lectures, insight from instructors, notes and assignments. Jul 22 - Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu and Mark Crumpton weigh in on MIT opening a free online poker course. They speak on 'Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg) - Subscribe to Bloomberg on.
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Why Poker?
As a game of incomplete information and uncertainty, poker is a prime application of the game theory concepts and decision making skills essential to trading. While traders make risk decisions based on the limited information they get from the markets, poker players make decisions based on hidden information as well, taking into account factors such as expected value and probability distributions.
I thought this was a programming competition? What language is it in?
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It is! To build a working pokerbot only requires both critical thinking ability and an eagerness to learn. However, an understanding of machine learning, algorithms, and data science can go a long way towards creating an advanced pokerbot. Competitiors can code in whatever language they want, but we only offer support in C++, Python, and Java.
Machine learning? Algorithms? Exactly how much coding experience is necessary?
We welcome students with all levels of programming experience. Nevertheless, some previous coding experience would certainly be helpful. Although not necessary, we recommend you have at least one team member with some programming experience.
What form of poker will it be?
We are keeping the game and tournament structure secret. You will hear all about it during the challenge unveiling in early January 2021.
How many members can make up a team?
Teams may be composed of 1-4 players.
How do I receive course credit?
You will need to submit functioning pokerbots for various checkpoints throughout the course, as well as a short strategy report at the end of IAP.
Do I have to be an MIT student to participate?
For our course and tournament in January, you must be able to register for MIT IAP classes. If you are cross-registering, bring your papers in on the first day of class for us to sign.
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How do I register?
IAP pre-registration will open in December!
How much time will it take to make a pokerbot?
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 the class!