Is online poker dead? Has the virtual felt transformed into a perfect GTO (game theory optimal) environment? A place where robots battle it out to rob unsuspecting punters of their stacks?
This type of concern is becoming more widespread in the modern game.
And it all revolves around a simple question –
Is Poker Solved?
If poker is solved, a perfect solution to the game is already known. If enough players (or poker bots) are using the solution, winning at online poker over the long term will become impossible for regular players.
Does the advent of poker solvers signal that it’s time to find a new hobby?
The situation may not be as bleak as some believe, and there is a lot to be said on this topic. If you'd like to know more, be sure to visit the 888poker Magazine to read the full article.