Steve Blay, Author at Advanced Poker Training Blog

So… How Do You Build a Poker Bot That Plays Like a Real Person?

Steve Blay — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:07:42 +0000

Now that we’ve shared the full simulation results, the obvious next question is: How did we build the 2026 WSOP Main Event bots to play like real people? Related: See our complete 2026 WSOP Main Event simulation results and Steve Blay’s official prediction People often ask me: “How can a computer possibly predict how nine […]

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One Million Simulations Later: Our 2026 WSOP Main Event Prediction

Steve Blay — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:08:11 +0000

Between July 24 and July 26, we ran 1,000,000 simulations to produce our 2026 WSOP Main Event prediction. The results produced a clear statistical favorite. Lucas Jumalon, who enters the final table with 194 million chips, won 40.4% of our simulations. No other player came close. But tournament predictions are not always as simple as […]

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Have we saved the next WSOP Main Event champion for last?

Steve Blay — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:04:09 +0000

Our WSOP Main Event champion simulations are underway. As our look at the Final Nine comes to a close, we’re turning to the last three players competing for the title. Meet Lauri Saaskilahti, Han Feng and Evagoras Evagorou. Lauri Saaskilahti Chip Count: 37.5M · 7th of 9 Age: 39 Residence: Barcelona, Spain — originally from […]

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Could experience be the deciding factor at the WSOP final table?

Steve Blay — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:30:13 +0000

Our WSOP Main Event simulations are underway. As the analysis continues, we’re turning our attention to three more players with very different backgrounds, experience levels, and approaches to the game. Meet Greg Mueller, Michael Gagliano and Mario Boos. Greg Mueller Chip Count: 48.5M · 4th of 9 Age: 55 Residence: Canada — born in Switzerland […]

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Is the next WSOP Main Event champion one of these three?

Steve Blay — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:32:40 +0000

Our WSOP Main Event simulations are underway. As the analysis continues, here’s a closer look at three of the nine players competing for the title of Main Event Champion—and the strengths, weaknesses, and key hands shaping our simulations. Meet Lucas Jumalon, Rami Hammoud and Jamie Shaevel. Lucas Jumalon Chip Count: 194M · 1st of 9 […]

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Scott Clements Wins Fourth WSOP Bracelet in $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship

Steve Blay — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:01:29 +0000

The Advanced Poker Training family would like to congratulate Scott Clements on capturing his fourth World Series of Poker bracelet in the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship. Scott Clements navigated one of the toughest fields of the summer and defeated Dylan Weisman heads-up to capture the title and $450,176 in prize […]

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Jacksonville’s “Local Legend” Joins the APT Team: Meet Eddy Mroczkowski

Steve Blay — Wed, 27 May 2026 19:34:25 +0000

In every poker community, there are a handful of players whose names carry weight the moment they walk into the room. Not because they’re loud. Not because they chase attention. But because they’ve quietly put in the work, earned respect over years at the tables, and become part of the fabric of the local poker […]

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Steve’s Secret Identity REVEALED

Steve Blay — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:43:35 +0000

I finally figured out why I do so well playing poker in Florida. The reason? I AM FLORIDA MAN. It has taken some time to admit and embrace this. You know the “Florida Man” from the headlines, right? He’s the punchline of every joke, the guy making “questionable life choices” in the humidity of the swamp. […]

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The Grumpy Professor of Poker: A Tribute to David Sklansky

Steve Blay — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:17:02 +0000

I was saddened to hear about the passing of David Sklansky. I’m told he wasn’t a perfect human being, but he sure knew the game of poker like no one else. While many players identify with Super/System and the “cowboy” era of Doyle Brunson, what drew me in was the cold, hard logic of The […]

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When a Vision Hits the Felt: My Recap of the Champion Maker Seminar

Steve Blay — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:50:18 +0000

For the last several months, the other APT pros and I haven’t just been “planning” the Champion Maker seminar—we’ve been obsessing over it. I wanted to make sure every detail was first class – right down to the lanyards and name badges. Kenna told me he spent over 100 hours writing and rehearsing his presentations. […]

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