Take a peek behind the scenes of poker bots: how it all works, poker AI, my recommendations and thoughts
Opening Words
Okay, people, let’s get this thing moving! In this article, I’d want to offer you a thorough explanation of what a poker bot is, how to utilize it, the benefits and drawbacks, how not to waste your money, and how to squeeze every last drop of poker AI goodness. Oh, and I have some wild notions of mine own to contribute. This essay will be divided into parts, so grab a cup of coffee, cookies, and get ready for a great read! 😎
Warning: Now, listen up, boys. I’d love to share all the delicious details and nitty-gritty about these poker bots, but guess what? I cannot. Yeah, I think you see why. So don’t expect any deep-dive content for developers out there. There are no diagrams or algorithm breakdowns, either. Okay, let’s mount up and ride!
What the hell is a poker bot?
These poker bots, my friends, are smart programs that play the poker game automatically. Yeah, that seems very basic, doesn’t it?
So, why the hell do we need them? First and foremost, it’s all about sitting back and letting these bots do the poker grind while you heap up that sweet money.
Some people utilize these bots as a valuable tool for poker teaching. Others employ them to keep the poker action going round the clock in their own poker clubs, spy for other bots, and even engage in some sneaky team play. These sophisticated poker bots are capable of doing almost anything.
Technically speaking, I would divide a poker bot into two parts:
- The poker “brain” is a complex program that controls the entire decision-making process at the poker table. It takes into account all of the variables at play and determines the best move. It is usually versatile, with variations depending on the style of poker game (NLH, PLO4/5/6, OFC, MTT etc.).
- The “Clicker” this program right here is a good simulation of a human player in a poker app. It is designed specifically for each poker room, is responsible for all bot actions, and adds humanity and randomization to the actions.
Our Story of Poker Bots Development
From 2016 to 2019, our private poker bots followed fundamental poker techniques, typical algorithms and recommendations of pro players. And yeah, it paid off!Because back then, the poker world was basically a bot-free zone, with no blasted poker room inspections to worry about. However, as the bots spread like wildfire, the security services were alarmed and implemented a slew of measures. And, guess what? They could easily detect bots and ban our sad asses, often taking every cent from our deposits. But we did not back down. We kept tweaking the bots, testing them around the clock, and playing cat and mouse with the poker app developers.
Some people didn’t give a damn, allowing bots to take over their platforms. As a result, they gained as much popularity as a skunk in a perfume store. However, some, such as Pokerstars, take security very seriously. Some just shifted that responsibility to the proprietors of poker clubs and unions.
“The brain” algorithms continued to evolve, undergoing hundreds or perhaps thousands of code builds and improvements. It was a tremendous amount of fun and labor!
But let me tell you, the entire poker mental game has altered over the last several years. Poker bots advanced to a whole new level with the availability of AI technologies. Our initial artificial intelligence poker brain was trained and enhanced thanks to the preservation of all our hand statistics from 2016 onward. After that, our bots began to adjust to the dynamically shifting game and accurately analyzed the actions of their opponents. The number of input variables we could use and take into consideration continued increasing. In order to better simulate human behavior, we included a few gimmicks.
These days, I can state without a doubt that AI poker bots will ultimately defeat any professional player.
However, the truth is that not many effective AI-powered poker bots exist. You can count them on one hand: either foreign developments such as ours (PokerBotAI) or research group efforts from US institutions (the non-commercial ones like Pluribus, Claudico, Libratus, and the like).
Other poker bots for one or two hundred bucks, with add-ons in the form of paid configurations, are “legacy” and run on the same algorithms.
For example modified ex-Open Source poker bots (like PokerBot, Shanky, BonusBot, Nzt Poker, Warbot) that can play poker using a predetermined algorithm. They may demonstrate a short-term profit under specific conditions (a lot of fish on the table), but they are so out of date that their long-term profitability sways like a tumbleweed in the wind. Regular players, as well as AI-trained bots, can easily exploit vulnerabilities against bots. And poker room security services can identify those bots in no time.
Bot Farm Corporation and BF Corp
We are often asked if we know them, and if we are the Russian Omsk nerds who made millions from poker bots. No. During the advent of poker bots, organizations such as Bot Farm Corporation (BF Corp) began creating networks of bots that operated at various poker rooms. Although BF Corp was at the forefront of this movement and we cooperated with them, we have since withdrawn their services. The reason being frustration with winrate and constant account bans. Their simple strategies and bot algorithms were being revealed. Poker rooms increased their security measures and there was an urgent need for more sophisticated bots that could evade detection and thrive in online poker.
How AI Poker Bots Work
AI poker bots employ AI technology to play poker like a pro and make intelligent decisions. These bots utilize a combination of data processing algorithms, machine learning, and decision-making procedures to evaluate game dynamics and kick opponents’ buttocks at the table.
Data Collection and Analysis
Every second, our bots collect and analyze data from the poker room to provide the most complete picture of the game. They gather information on cards, betting, player statistics, and behavior. Bots use hand histories, current game logs, and real-time data to build a powerful database. Once they get the data, they extract all statistical information and calculate probabilities, analyze hand strengths, identify betting trends in opponents, and assess the entire game situation. Then they analyze their options and choose the most awesome move to make.
Machine Learning
AI poker bots employ machine learning algorithms to select and improve gaming strategy. They improve their decision-making skills by learning from their own experiences as well as studying the strategies of other players. Reinforcement learning is the secret sauce that enables bots to adapt and alter their strategies in response to game results. So, it’s okay if the bot plays a lot of hands with the same opponents at the same table because it enhances the possibilities of winning big money.
Action Execution of poker bots
Once the AI poker bot has made its decision, it sends the information to another section of the program on your Android device that handles all of the work in the poker app. By the way, sending data from the AI poker bot to the PokerX bot app takes time. It depends on your internet connection and the distance you are from the AI servers. We use a CDN network to connect quickly from anywhere, but the internet can be moody, and sometimes the response does not make it, causing the bot to fold and displaying a notice about connection troubles. Developers often frequently update the look and feel of their program, moving things around, adding new pop-up messages, and other features. When this occurs, we promptly notify you to halt the game (and you may see issues in the admin area), and we fine-tune the bot to meet the new app layout.
Benefits of Using Poker Bots
The key advantage of AI poker over humans is its capacity to make quick, high-probability decisions after studying massive amounts of data. That is simply not physically possible for humans.
Bots are not weary, distracted, tilted, or require food or money (except for the cost of purchasing bots and gas, hehe), and they play regularly.
Poker bots are multitaskers, capable of playing at multiple tables at the same time. This geometric growth improves their ability to make more successful judgments, resulting in exponential profits. To maximize your earnings, we recommend running at least three bots simultaneously.
However, you must grasp how online poker rooms, clubs, and alliances operate and be “in the know”. It can be difficult to break into this business if you’ve never played poker before. However, if you’ve been playing online poker on several platforms for a while and have a large number of deals, everything normally goes simply and swiftly.
How to Use a Poker Bot Effectively?
This is critical information for all of our partners to prevent being banned and to ensure profitability. Your profit and contentment are in our best interests, so I will make tips on how to use bots appropriately and successfully, as well as discuss typical mistakes made by our partners.
More Bots = Faster and Greater ROI
The more bots you deploy in the game, the greater your profit, and as I previously stated, it is a geometric dependency. If numerous bots sit at the same table, they exchange information and gain a better understanding of the game’s status and the cards in play. We recommend having at least 2-3 bots at each table, however this depends on the poker room or club where you play. With a good playing field and enough game traffic, our partners can cover the cost of the software in a month with only 2-3 bots.
Familiarize yourself with account preparation recommendations
Before beginning automated play with bots, it is critical to properly register and “level up” new accounts by playing manually for a period (you can use our bot in manual mode to gain suggestions) and reaching specified performance statistics. Then, you can gradually automate the game, but don’t go overboard and avoid playing around the clock. It’s preferable to have many accounts and play with each for 2-4 hours each day, with breaks throughout the week, than to play with the same accounts for 8-12 hours straight.
Participate in chats, use emojis and other taunts against your opponents, attend events, and purchase in-game currency. It is in your best interest to keep your account active as long as possible.
IPs, GPS, Proxy, VPN, and other crucial stuff that can blow your cover
Aside from the advice in point 2, there are a few key factors that can arouse suspicion regarding your actions.
Remember to set the correct location by spoofing your GPS.
If you’re utilizing proxies or VPNs to play on several accounts, see how the poker room’s security staff handles proxy IP addresses. Approximately 95% of the proxies available online have IP addresses that are recognized as data centers, servers, or business enterprises in databases. This immediately distinguishes you from genuine persons whose IP addresses are registered with residential ISPs or mobile networks. You may check this using services such as ip2location.
If they pay attention to this, it frequently becomes the primary basis for their ban. If possible, attempt to discover and use “residential” SOCKS5 proxies or VPNs, albeit this may not be straightforward.
Alternatively, play from your home internet with several providers, disconnecting and updating your IP address if necessary.
Ensure a stable and fast internet connection
When the bot communicates with the AI servers and the gaming application via proxies, an unstable internet connection can create delays in obtaining responses from the AI and the poker room. As a result, if the bot is unable to get the essential data, it may fail to complete the game. So, take care of this issue.
Use a high-performance PC
Running Android emulators on your PC uses a lot of RAM, CPU, and other resources. As a result, it is not recommended to play other games while running four Android emulators. However, this is up to the performance of your PC:)
Play in clubs with an appropriate game volume
It’s simple: bots need someone to play with. Ideally, they should be humans:) Do not expect quick earnings if there aren’t enough active tables with games. Begin by looking for good deals, playing in clubs, and evaluating the amount and quality of players.
Poker Ecology
For poker club hosts and owners, we provide a poker ecology service. In brief, unique AI accounts:
- Enhance gameplay at your club’s tables
- 24\7 play
- Play adaptively with zero profit
- Increase rake
- Identify bots and unfair play
We cherish your reputation and will ensure that the use of these accounts remains anonymous.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve gathered a collection of tough questions and answers that people normally ask us, along with some accusations:)
Why don’t you use poker bots yourselves?
Our operations teams successfully use our poker AI, however we are unable to operate internationally due to language and other restrictions, as well as the complications of joining local clubs. That is why we provide our goods to partners all around the world, taking care of the operational parts like account registration, proxy search, scheduling, and bot deployment. Partners also accept force majeure risks associated with prohibitions and deposit bottlenecks.
Where are your profitability proofs?
Previously, we provided statistics and graphs demonstrating profitability across multiple poker rooms, game types, clubs, and limits. However, poker rooms, scammers, and competitors began utilizing this information against us, so we decided not to share these details any longer. You may check our credibility by looking up information about us on the internet, and we also provide our product for testing. We do not necessarily seek widespread popularity for our goods, and we may even refuse sales if you intend to play in clubs and unions where we are represented.
I got banned, and my entire deposit is blocked! Why?
The primary issue is network-related, especially when employing proxies with external IP addresses from data centers rather than internet service providers. Rooms and unions detect proxies and mark you as untrustworthy. This problem is not directly related to how the poker AI and bot work.
Can your bot work on “poker site name”?
We occasionally introduce support for new poker platforms after carefully assessing their security and profitability. If you are interested in a specific room and want to be the only one employing bots there, then contact us and we will make you a unique offer.
So much information, it’s hard to find the “money” button!
Our product is not mass-market, and there is an entry hurdle. To succeed, you must have understanding of online poker, experience with Android emulators and proxies, and be familiar with all of our tutorials and advice.
Can I learn poker with the help of your AI?
Of course. Simply start a poker bot in manual mode, and the poker AI will assist you with hints. You can then choose whether or not to use them.
You’re scammers! Your product is a dummy and imitation, and you have no AI!
Write to us, and I am convinced that our sales department will clear your doubts. In any event, you can try our poker bot for free as a test. Some even manage to recoup the cost of our program in that time =(
In conclusion
Okay, people, thank you for sticking around to this point. I’d appreciate it if this helps you understand our business and clears any misconceptions.
Whether I were a regular poker player or a club owner, I would gladly utilize poker bots since it is pretty simple money, or passive income.
Of course, it is not completely ethical, but it is only a drop in the ocean of what is going on in the world, you know.
They will attempt to block us, downgrade our website’s rating in search results, and file lawsuits (we have already done so with one poker site). However, those who seek will always find us.
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