Bots, Poker, and the New Gambling Era

This chapter examines the evolution of online gambling, emphasizing the rise of sophisticated poker bots and their impact on the game. It explores how a group of tech-savvy students in Siberia capitalized on advanced algorithms to dominate online poker, blurring the lines between skill and exploitation. The chapter also discusses the challenges faced by players in identifying bots and the reluctance of gambling platforms to address their presence.