Using Neural Networks to Model the Behavior and Decisions of Gamblers

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I know there is money to be made this way, but if you're going to go the 'computer-assisted-gambling' route realize that you are essentially cheating your opponents.

The same goes for people using card-counting programs and analyzers.

I'm not a poker player but if I compare it to let's say the 100 meter sprint it would be less of an interesting race if some guy showed up on a motorcycle.

What is interesting in research such as this is the cognitive science aspect. Both from theoretical and methodological perspective. Not only does it explore how deterministic we are, measurements in what what is essentially a hostile environment (betting strategy incorporates both bluffing and empathy/simulation of the opponent) are also a perfect double-blind experimental setup.

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