Poker’s New AI Showdown: Can Pros Outsmart ‘George’ in G Duel?
A new poker competition called G duel has launched on the Octopi Poker channel. The show pits top players against an in-house AI named George, testing their decision-making skills. Winners earn prizes, including PokerGo subscriptions, by spotting George’s errors in real-time play.
The first episode features two high-profile participants. Steven Chidwick, co-founder of Octopi Poker, faces off against George, as does Shunda Xiao, currently ranked 10th in the GPI Women’s Poker Rankings. Xiao’s opponent in the duel is well-known streamer Lex Veldhuis.
Xiao selects the scenario: a single-raised pot from the hijack against the big blind, with 60 big blind stacks. In one hand, she correctly checks with an overpair on a paired board, holding no clubs. Later, she shoves all-in on the river with a strong holding, playing optimally against George. Chidwick also demonstrates precise play. He correctly calls George’s turn bet with a defensive hand and later checks a paired turn, mirroring Xiao’s earlier decision. Errors are counted when players make a major mistake or three minor ones, with judges taking a flexible approach to definitions. The competition’s structure rewards accuracy. Players who identify more of George’s misplays than their opponent win the round—and the prizes on offer.
The debut episode of G duel highlights the skills of Chidwick and Xiao against an AI benchmark. Their ability to exploit George’s weaknesses determines the outcome, with clear rewards for sharp play. The show’s format offers both entertainment and a test of poker theory in practice.
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