Why RTA in Poker is Increasingly Common
The Rise of RTA: A New Era in Poker
In the ever-evolving world of poker, players are continually looking for new ways to improve their strategy. Real-Time Assistance, commonly known as RTA, has long been available but it’s only in the recent years we’ve seen more powerful versions of it.
RTA is any tool that provides players with advice and strategies in real-time. At the more basic level this is a preflop chart or a HUD, and at the most sophisticated level you see software such as GVISION that provides players with GTO solutions in real-time.
The competitive nature of poker is a catalyst for the adoption of RTA. As players continually strive to improve their performance and gain an edge over their opponents, tools like RTA become invaluable. They offer quick, accurate, and comprehensive insights, providing players with the opportunity to make well-informed decisions in the heat of the game.
However, the rise of RTA in poker isn't without its controversies. Ethical concerns surrounding its use have sparked heated debates in the poker community. While some see it as an inevitable game-changing tool, others perceive it as an unfair advantage that threatens the integrity of the game. Despite these differences, one thing is undeniable: RTA is reshaping the poker world.
Most RTAs in Poker Are Still Bad
Despite the widespread use of RTA in poker, most RTAs are still of low quality. The reason is simple; building a fully functional RTA is difficult from a programming perspective, and then you also need expertise in creating optimal solutions for poker. Creating optimal solutions is an art in and of itself.
As far as we know, we’re the only team in the world that have done both the solutions and programming successfully. This is good news for poker players because it means there’s still a lot of edge available as good RTAs are not widespread yet. The question is, for how long will this be the case?
RTA as an Educational Tool
RTAs in poker are great for educational purposes. The player is exposed to so many solved situations and in every situation there is something to learn. Imagine seeing perfect solutions for hours every day for months, and also actively thinking about why the solution is the way it is, it’s the best training available to understand game theory optimal play.
Players that use GVISION often talk about gaining a deep intuitive understanding of how poker should be played. They have seen the solution for the spot they are in, or a similar one, so many times that their brain immediately knows how the spot should be played.
There are more and more players that see online poker as their training ground, a training ground which makes them good money, but then they take all of those skills they learned from using GVISION online and apply it to live poker where they absolutely crush. This is an interesting use of RTAs such as GVISION, and another reason why we believe RTAs are increasingly common.
Conclusion
A fair prediction of the future is that RTAs in poker will continue to improve and become more widespread. As a result players will deepen their understanding of GTO poker strategies, as they become exposed to them more often.
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