Game Theoretic Models of Poker
Pulkkinen, Tapani (2020-05-27)
Game Theoretic Models of Poker
(27.05.2020)
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Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on:
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2020061744844
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2020061744844
Tiivistelmä
This thesis examines the card game poker from the perspective of game theory.
After an initial look into the basic terminology and concepts of game theory, four
different models of poker are presented from literature. The models are then solved
to find pairs of optimal strategies known as Nash equilibria, which are examined
both generally with arbitrarily sized bets as well as in the common special case of
so-called ”pot limit” betting.
The thesis then introduces several concepts and principles that are considered fundamentals
of good poker play in practice. These principles are then shown to apply
even in the heavily simplified models considered in the thesis. This finding is used
to lend credence to the correctness of these principles and to provide insight into
the underlying mathematical reasons that cause them to emerge.
After an initial look into the basic terminology and concepts of game theory, four
different models of poker are presented from literature. The models are then solved
to find pairs of optimal strategies known as Nash equilibria, which are examined
both generally with arbitrarily sized bets as well as in the common special case of
so-called ”pot limit” betting.
The thesis then introduces several concepts and principles that are considered fundamentals
of good poker play in practice. These principles are then shown to apply
even in the heavily simplified models considered in the thesis. This finding is used
to lend credence to the correctness of these principles and to provide insight into
the underlying mathematical reasons that cause them to emerge.