Doyle Brunson, the 'Godfather of Poker,' has died at 89
Also known as "Texas Dolly," Brunson won ten bracelets at the World Series of Poker tournament and was also known for writing Super System, his popular book about the game.
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Bet On The Bot: AI Beats The Professionals At 6-Player Texas Hold 'Em
Six-player Texas Hold 'em has been too tough for a machine to master — until now. A bot named Pluribus crushed some of the world's best poker players using brash and unorthodox strategies.
Playing The Gender Card: Overlooking And Overthrowing Sexist Stereotypes
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we tell the stories of two people who defy gender stereotypes in their jobs.
An Ace Up The Poker Star's Sleeve: The Surprising Upside Of Stereotypes
Annie Duke was often the only woman at the poker table, which influenced the way people saw her, and the way she saw herself. Feeling like an outsider can come at a cost, but also can be an advantage.
Look Out, This Poker-Playing Computer Is Unbeatable
Forget chess. Poker may be even harder for a computer. But a software program has now "solved" a variant of Texas Hold'em, the bot's creators say. And nothing can keep it from winning.