JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE RUSSIAN BOT ARMY THAT CONQUERED ONLINE POKER.

  • Published In: Bloomberg Businessweek, 2024, n. 4824. P. 78 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: CHELLEL, KIT; Rudnitsky, Jake; Swarovskaya, Katia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the rise of poker-playing bots, specifically focusing on a group called Bot Farm Corporation (BF Corp) based in Siberia. These mathematically talented students developed advanced poker software that outsmarted human players and made significant profits. The article discusses the history of poker bots, their impact on the online poker market, and the challenges faced in detecting and combating them. While the use of bots raises ethical concerns and threatens the industry's future, the founders of Deeplay, a company founded by BF Corp, are now working on a new model that focuses on fair competition and attracting hobbyist players. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg Businessweek. 2024/10, Issue 4824, p78
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-7135
  • Accession Number:179760888
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