Master Poker: Professional No-limit Texas Hold'em Software v2 (Win98 thru Win7)

by Computer Opponents Software

Product Features

• The ability to play Tournaments (up to 10k players), Sit and Go's, and Cash Games.
• Play with your choice of (14) exotic screen backgrounds, (7) table colors, and (7) deck styles.
• Nearly (40) preset blind structures (WSOP, WPT, online sites, etc.) or create your own.
• Play anywhere from 2-10 players per table in all event types, and up to 1000 tables.
• Most importantly; creative, adaptive AI players devoid of recognizable playing patterns (who never cheat).

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• ASIN: B0010WS20W
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 6, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,310 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Master Poker is a high quality computer program which allows you to play No-limit Texas Hold'em on your home computer against highly skilled computer players at any time of the day or night, without the need to risk real money while you build valuable knowledge and experience. Despite the poker craze, there are few quality No-limit poker programs on the market (as can be seen at Amazon). This is because No-limit Hold'em is such a sophisticated and difficult game to program. The primary weakness in any poker software is with the artificial intelligence (AI) of the computer players, where critical weaknesses can be identified and exploited in just a few hours of play, permanently ruining the program's effectiveness (assuming the program isn't looking at your cards to make decisions). Master Poker was specifically designed for real poker players, who must have intelligent, unpredictable, non-cheating opponents in order to create real-world conditions. Please note, it is not a flashy 3D graphics game of your favorite pros (see screenshots above). It is intended for players who wish to simulate actual online play and improve their game in a clean, easy to use, realistic and visually appealing environment. Some features: Ability to preset hand and board cards, freeze the button, save any session, starting hand advice for novices, Wonder Cam (see all cards that would have been dealt), full history tracking, full control over computer personalities and difficulty settings, full card peeking, running text summary of each hand played, the ability to record every hand played in an entire session, prize money structure (for fun), hand ranging grid, an honorable AI that never cheats or looks at your cards, computer players who actually play out every hand on all tables out of your view (in tournaments), an included secondary AI dedicated exclusively to Heads-up play, and much more. Come join the ever-growing Master Poker community!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Program!, December 8, 2007

By 

George (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Master Poker: Professional No-limit Texas Hold'em Software v2 (Win98 thru Win7) (CD-ROM)

Original post: Originally bought this program after reading it's great review in the Canadian Poker Player magazine. If you are interested in becoming a better no-limit poker player then this is a must have program. I've been using Turbo Poker for several months but the AI became too predictable, more of a game than a teaching tool. Master Poker makes you feel like your playing real people in an on-line game. This is a series teaching program with endless features and a AI that is unpredictable (almost scary actually).

Update: Approximately eighteen months after buying Master Poker I was contacted by the seller and offered a free upgrade. I didn't ask for one and I hadn't been in contact, yet there it was. I was so happy with the additional features of the upgrade I bought the new Version the minute it came out. I can only tell you I've owned this program for years now and I still play it every day. Wholly entertaining and addictive! In fact, I would say without a doubt the experience gained playing against computer players in Master Poker is the primary reason why I just got my first cash in a major tournament-the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event in Lake Tahoe. Great program! This program only deals with no-limit poker, but is there any other poker to play?

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply the best texas hold'em program available, hands down.. works great with vista too!, March 13, 2008

By 

M. Bauer "M." (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Master Poker: Professional No-limit Texas Hold'em Software v2 (Win98 thru Win7) (CD-ROM)

I have tried nine other Texas Hold Em programs, and Master Poker is by far the best. The computerized opponents have individualized and complex playing styles (no cheesy animated characters, just player names marking the seats, thankfully). The designer Scott Eckert certainly met his primary objective to create the first truly intelligent poker AI. With Master Poker you feel like you are playing against a variety of experienced human players, not the easily predictable opponents I have encountered with every other Texas Hold'em program that I have used.

There is a great range of flexibility and customization possible with Master Poker... it truly helps you become a better player.

The software is compatible with Windows 2000 / NT / Me / 98 / XP and Vista. I recently upgraded to a Dell Studio 540 with Intel Core Quad Q8200, 64 bit Vista OS, and Master Poker runs wonderfully, just as it did on my previous XP machine.

Given all of this, is there any room for improvement? Yes, but not much. Master Poker was designed for 800X600 monitor resolution, so most users will have to choose either to reset their monitor's resolution or play with a window that fills about a two thirds of their monitor. I don't mind the smaller screen size, but a you might want to make the easy adjustment to 800X600 resolution to more thoroughly enjoy the cardroom environment choices included with the program. Be sure to unlock your task bar if you use the 800X600 setting. The smaller, higher resolution window is not a problem, just a small thing that could be improved.

Master Poker is a powerful, well-written program that comes the closest to playing a real game that I have found.

It would still be a tremendous value at twice the price. If you enjoy Texas Hold'em, do not hesitate in purchasing Master Poker.

Highest of recommendations.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty darn good!!!, December 14, 2007

By 

Mordsithe (Colorado) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Master Poker: Professional No-limit Texas Hold'em Software v2 (Win98 thru Win7) (CD-ROM)

I started looking for a way to learn how to play better No-Limit Holdem. I continually lose more than I win be it playing in my local game with friends or on line. Friends had me try their software programs. Those seemed like I was playing games rather than they were trying to teach me anything. I bought this program after finding it on an internet search and figured what the heck I lost this much in the first half hour on Ultimatebet.
I'm not that good at computer programs but this one walked me through it. You would think you are playing in a real game online. You can speed up the play. Make the players have more skill level. and best of all for me was how you can see if you are a wimp or an agressive player. Come to find out I was a wimp. There is a percentage count on how you play your hands. You can see if you are letting other players bet you out of hands when you should be the agressive one and also if you are betting on bad cards in the wrong position. The best feature I have found is the help balloon your can activate if you want to see what you should or should not do at your table position when its your turn to come in. I like to play sit and gos online and this program makes it feel real so I can learn and enjoy playing at the same time. I have not tried all the tricks on this program but I do know that since I have started playing with Master Poker I'm winning more than losing online.
I hope this review helps someone thats like me who's looking for some real help to become a better no-limit player.