Lectures

Lecture notes will be posted here after they have been presented in class.

• Lecture 1: Introduction (1/7 in 10-250, 4-6pm)

  Introduction by Jump Trading, administrivia, challenge revelation, and getting started!

• Lecture 2: Bot Writing (1/9 in 10-250, 5-7pm)

  Learn to write a simple bot and implement a poker EV calculator.

• Lecture 3: Specifications / Poker Strategy (1/11 in 10-250, 5-7pm)

  Learn strategy for our poker variation!

• Lecture 4: Strategy Advice (1/14 in 10-250, 5-7pm)

  Learn pokerbots strategy from past competitors' experiences.

• Lecture 5: AI / Learning (1/16 in 10-250, 5-7pm CANCELLED)

  Apply AI and learning techniques to help your pokerbot improve!

• Lecture 6: Final Announcements / Analysis and Statistics (1/18 in 34-101, 5-7pm)

  Learn to analyze casino results and use poker statistics to your advantage.

• Final Presentation: Presentation (2/4 in Kresge, 3:30-5pm)

  Announced casino, tournament, and special awards.