WSOP Broadcasts Will Feature AI Analysis of Possible Bluffs
Television coverage of the World Series of Poker will introduce a new AI tool capable of assessing the likelihood of a bluff based on a player's behaviour at the table.
The model examines not only a poker player's past results but also visual cues: posture, movements, and even blink frequency. It then searches for recurring patterns that an ordinary viewer would most likely miss during a hand.
Such analysis will not be used live. The AI's conclusions will be shown only when reviewing hands involving players who have already been eliminated from the tournament. This restriction is intended to prevent the model's insights from influencing decisions made by participants at the table.
The tool was developed by independent AI engineer Luke Gil. According to Sportico, development took about six months.
The feature comes as WSOP returns to ESPN, with the network broadcasting the series again for the first time since 2021. The broadcasts are produced by Omaha Productions, the company founded by former NFL player Peyton Manning.
For viewers, the format could add another layer of poker analysis. Instead of simply guessing whether a player was nervous or trying to project confidence, the broadcast will present a model-based assessment derived from statistics and observable behavioural signals. Still, it should not be treated as a foolproof lie detector.
Olivia Grant is an iGaming news reporter at CasinosInCanada who covers casino industry updates, regulations, and market developments.
