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How to Buy a Poker Bot
With online poker becoming more popular, a poker bot that can be left to play and win on its own sounds like the perfect answer. Once set up, they can generate winnings for you while you do something else, which sounds great. But how do you get one?
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How to Buy a Poker Bot
Buying a poker bot is not as straightforward as you might think, simply because it’s a complex product. To get the right bot to suit your needs, one that you can trust to work for you, takes some time and research. You really need to gain some understanding of AI and how the bots work, how you can use them and why support matters before making your purchase.
Understanding The Cost of Poker Bot
At the core of any poker bot is the AI algorithm itself, but that alone is not enough to create a poker bot. Ket to operating an effective bot is the database it builds as it learns the game. This could be millions of hands, and it is this database that really makes a poker bot function.
Costs then, depend on several factors, including the features included, database access and so on. There may be other costs to consider too, with many bots running happily on cloud systems, you will need to rent appropriate hardware too. In general, you can expect to pay $500 and up for a bot, and a few dollars a month for the cloud computing infrastructure to run it on.
Evaluating Bot Features
The key differentiator when it comes to bots is the features they include, and of course, how well they perform. Not every AI algorithm is the same, and some do perform better than others. However, what is really important is how the poker bot is trained. This defines performance, but is only part of that feature set that you are looking for.
One thing often overlooked is where you want to use the poker bot. This is often as important as how you use it. Poker platforms and room operators frown on the use of poker bots, they are banned in almost every terms of service you will see. Ensuring the poker bot you choose works on the platform you prefer should be something to look out for. Many bots have dedicated algorithms to work around specific platform detection systems, so check for that.
Also important is the game itself. Whether you prefer Cash Games, MTTs, SNGs or any other game type, the poker bot needs to be able to actually play it. Not every bot is designed to work in every scenario, so a bot that offers a flexible solution for multiple game types can adapt to your changing needs and may be a better purchase.
Advanced Poker AI Technology
At the heart of every bot is the AI algorithm that drives its learning and decision making. The best bots use highly sophisticated, custom algorithms designed for poker play. As with all cutting-edge technology, things move fast in the world of artificial intelligence, and refinements are a constant theme.
That is why a bot that offers full support and updates is a much better prospect in the long term. As technology improves, not just gameplay but avoiding detection, you enjoy the benefits with a poker bot that offers update and support.
Subscription vs. Lifetime License
There are two distinct options when to comes to purchasing a poker bot. A lifetime license is exactly what it suggests, you pay a lump sum of money and you have a working license for the poker bot for its entire life. This is great if you know exactly what you want and how you are going to use it.
But if you are just starting out, or want to give a poker bot a try to see if it is everything you think it should be, that can be a big investment in something you are not sure about. Here a subscription bot may offer a better alternative. You pay a monthly fee to access the poker bot, as you do for a service like Netflix. You stop paying, you can’t use the bot. It’s a simple concept, but it has an advantage. You don’t pay a large upfront fee. That is why this option is great if you just want to try it out and see how things go.
So, you may be asking why anyone would go for the lifetime license when you can just pay a few dollars a month. The answer is overall cost. If you plan on making money from your poker bot for the next 3 years or more, then it is cheaper to buy lifetime access than pay the subscription every month for that period. How long before the sub becomes more expensive depends on the poker bot, but it is always there.
So, if you know what you want, a lifetime purchase is often the most economical. However, using a sub to trial a product and then purchase outright once you are happy gives the best of both worlds, and is the best strategy for most people.
Payment Methods
Poker bots are not illegal, but they are also not a mainstream product. You usually won’t be able to just use your bank or credit card to pay for your bot. Most programmers prefer payments in cryptocurrencies of one kind or another, so Bitcoin, Ethereum and so on. However, you will find a few that also accept payments through a number of payment portals such as Venmo, PayPal and Zelle.
Most will be happy to help you navigate the cryptocurrency process if you decide to go that route when purchasing a poker bot.
Trial Period for testing and configuration
Everything can sound great on the internet. This is something we’ve all learned the hard way, but those late-night impulse purchases from Facebook or YouTube ads are never really what you thought, are they? It can be the same with bots, every ad or website will tell you theirs is the best and how great it is, but it is only by using one that you really know what it can do.
Using trial periods that allow you try the bot out, get it configured and see how it functions solves this issue, and lets you buy with confidence.
Contact Management
The other important part of the purchase process is having support along the way. Whether it is with the payment process itself if using cryptocurrencies, or in the mast difficult part of ownership of a bot, setting up and configuration, having easily contactable support makes a huge difference in this initial period of ownership.
FAQ
What are the key features to look for when buying a poker bot?
The types of games it can play, the platforms it is proven to work on, the ability to witch between multiple profiles for different tables, and that it is regularly updated.
How much should I expect to spend on a high-quality poker bot?
A great poker bot will usually cost from $500 upwards. Subscriptions lower the cost of entry, but can be more expensive over time.
Can I use a poker bot if I have limited technical skills?
Yes. While there are technical challenges when setting up the bot and getting everything running properly, the best bots have great support to help you through the process.
