Would a poker robot ever be able to compete against top players?

[giddyup]

Some friends and I were discussing the advancements of computer technology and were wondering if a computer would ever be able to "outsmart" top poker players. I would like to see some reasons for and against this. Thanks.

[Big_Jim]

http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~games/poker/

[Alex/Mugaaz]

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Some friends and I were discussing the advancements of computer technology and were wondering if a computer would ever be able to "outsmart" top poker players. I would like to see some reasons for and against this. Thanks.

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Heads up at limit poker they can right now as far as I know.