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University of Alberta, Epicenter of Poker AI Research, Lends Support to World Series of Poker Robots (WSOPR)

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 7, 2005 -- Chess is a game with perfect information. Poker is uncertain, incomplete and emotionally-driven. How will this go down in the history books? For Kasparov, it was bad news; the machine wore him down in the 6 1/2 hour rematch in 1997.

The July 12-15, 2005 battle Royale will be held at Binion's Horseshoe during the final table of the World Series of Poker (the human version).

Please go to www.WSOPR.com for more information.

Academia Shows Its Hand
Academia is showing its hand in the world of poker and artificial intelligence. The University of Alberta is lending its support and consultation to the match as the epicenter of Poker artificial intelligence research.

"We are very proud to have the University of Alberta's prestigious Computer Poker Research Group helping to make the World Series of Poker Robots the best event possible," said Darren Shuster, Manager for the WSOPR.

Global Competition
In a seventy-two-hour duel to the finish, six players from around the world will leave their homes in Madrid, Hong Kong, Calgary, Indiana, Newport Beach and Jacksonville to meet in Las Vegas on July 12-15, 2005 for a Poker Robot battle Royale that millions will follow around the globe via TV, newspaper, radio and Internet.

That’s right. Software-based Poker robots built for speed and accuracy by humans from around the globe – scholars, car salesmen, software developers, all walks of life.

The Grand Prize of the competition is $100,000 and is being provided by GoldenPalace.net, and 6 of the finest IT guys in the world are eager to face off to prove they are the best and brightest.

POKER ROBOT, LLC is responsible for producing the event -- contestant recruitment, technology consultants, and worldwide publicity and promotions management.

Round One: $100,000 Grand Prize
WSOP (The World Series of Poker, the human version) will take about 6 weeks to narrow down the competitors to the final table. At this event, because of the lightning speed of competing Robots, it will only take 72 hours -- comprised of 4 six hour shifts.

The event is being staged during the finals of The World Series of Poker (the human version) the second week of July 2005. An independent Hollywood crew is in the process of recording most of the contestants at their homes in preparation for their journey to Las Vegas. Why? To earn the $100,000 Grand Prize and global bragging rights for building the ultimate Poker mind.

The Players
"It will be very exciting to see how the Robots perform compared to the human players" said Richard Rowe, CEO of www.GoldenPalace.net. “It’s really the search for the absolute best Poker mind."

Can robots really bluff as well as humans? We’ll find out in Round Two when the competition turns to Man vs. Machine.

Round Two: Man vs. Machine
The winning robot has challenged the future champions of the 2005 World Series of Poker to a man (or woman) versus machine duel.

Lies and deception are at the very heart of a good Poker competition – what happens when the human element is removed?

About Poker Robot, LLC
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About University of Alberta
The GAMES research group produces high-performance, real-time programs for strategic game-playing. We employ a variety of techniques from many areas of computer science, including artificial intelligence, parallel processing, and algorithm analysis. Please go to www.cs.ualberta.ca for more background information.

About GoldenPalace.net®
GoldenPalace.net® is dedicated to making your gaming experience as exciting and rewarding as possible. We combine cutting-edge software, 24-hr. live support, and the most advanced security measures available to provide the thrill of Las Vegas from the comfort and safety of your own home.

About Poker Academy
Poker Academy is a leading poker software developer. The company developed the world’s most advanced Texas Hold ‘Em poker learning tool, utilizing world-renowned artificial intelligence developed over 10 years. For more details, visit www.Poker-Academy.com.

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