Kit Chellel

Kit Chellel, a Bloomberg writer specializing in gambling and technology, dives into the secretive world of Russian bots that infiltrated online poker. He shares captivating tales from Siberia to Armenia, revealing how tech-savvy students created bots that blurred the lines between skill and cheating. The conversation explores the rise of online gambling, the impact of bots on gameplay, and the challenges they pose to fairness in the poker industry. Listeners will gain insight into how these automated players manipulate the gambling landscape and the future of poker.

Kit Chellel, a journalist illuminating the shadowy world of poker bot creators, teams up with David Gura, a podcaster passionate about tech strategies. They dive into the fascinating story of how a group of Russian students built unbeatable poker bots, shifting the landscape of online poker. The discussion touches on the bots' impact on game integrity and player experience, the controversial rivalry that has defined the competitive scene, and how technology is reshaping the future of poker amidst its evolving challenges.

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