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Life & fun · May 30, 2024

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I've build my RFID poker table for less than $300

I started my own side hustle building a smart poker table At this stage, I have a working prototype that can generate an overlay with player's and pot cards percentages, hand history, video editing, and more Here's a demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QU8MC7q8FQ

In plain words

This is a homemade RFID poker table built for under $300 that automatically tracks game data and generates real-time overlays. It displays player equity percentages, pot odds, hand history, and other analytics during play. The prototype is designed for poker enthusiasts and content creators who want to analyze games, create educational content, or produce streaming overlays with detailed game statistics and video editing capabilities.

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