IIT PokerbotsAbout Us
IIT Pokerbots is the ultimate pan-IIT algorithmic poker and strategy competition focused on probabilistic reasoning, game theory, and algorithmic decision-making. Teams design and deploy fully autonomous pokerbots that compete against one another in a custom poker variant, simulating strategic decision-making under uncertainty.
We bring together the brightest minds to design and build autonomous poker-playing bots. Whether you are a seasoned poker player or just starting out, this is your chance to test your skills, develop algorithmic strategies and compete for glory. The event aims to promote interest in card-based strategic games and foster a community of innovators who are passionate about game theory, algorithmic design and programming!
Timeline
Online Prelims
Participants work on developing an algo bot to master a unique variant of poker in teams of 2. The bots are pitted against each other in a round-robin format, and the top 15 teams are invited to IIT Madras for the finals.
Offline Finals
Finalist solution presentations will be followed by the valedictory and awards ceremony, an offline poker tournament, and other curated engagement activities.
Title Sponsor
Jane Street is a global proprietary trading firm recognized for its quantitative approach, strong engineering culture, and rigorous analytical standards. Operating across multiple asset classes worldwide, Jane Street actively supports initiatives that encourage deep problem-solving and strategic thinking.
Jane Street is holding its First-Year Trading and Technology Program (FTTP) - an all-expenses-paid program in Hong Kong for first-year undergrads. Click here to know more & apply!
Meet the Team
Shashwat Kedia
Founder
Lakshman Kishore R
Director of Operations
Kevin Kinsey S
Technical Director
Sastikaa S
Branding Director
Ajoy Mathew
Infrastructure Lead
Drone Dangwal
Competition Lead
Umesh N Ayachutala
Design Lead
FAQ
How many members are allowed in a team?
Participation can be solo or in teams of 2 members
Who all can participate?
Undergraduate students from IITM, IITB, IITD, IITK, IITR, IITKGP, IITG, IITBHU, IITH, IITI
Travel and accommodation for finals?
Travel by flight and accommodation will be fully covered by the IIT Pokerbots team
Are cross iit teams allowed?
Students from 2 different IITs cannot participate in a team
What languages are we allowed to make the bot in?
Participants can code in either of C++, Java or Python
Which variant of Poker will be played?
We will release that with the Problem Statement during the Prelims round