> whereas the norm for online poker is to play for money, often for large sums
That is definitely not the norm. Most people are playing recreationally. Heck it is illegal to pay poker online with real money in 44/50 states in the US.
Yeah, but playing poker for not real money is a very different game. Players have no incentive to not take huge risks, so it is a completely different game.
Re:How A.I. Conquered Poker
by eurasiantiger on Tuesday January 18, 2022 @05:57PM
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And how do you suppose they enforce that?
The norm for online chess is to not play for money, whereas the norm for online poker is to play for money, often for large sums.
Of course the game with higher stakes is more likely to attract cheaters.