Doc, you could get autograph rights on the bots. They could churn out game swag for days on end.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2127679-robot-volleyball-machine-helps-japan-team-practise-attacks/
Interesting BUT I can think of other more financially rewarding uses for robots. imho
Humans have already started this competition (chess, poker, etc.) thinking it's all a game. The bots, otoh, are content to play the long game and learn our strategies and weaknesses.
@ CoreCon, if there is time, I may show you a "robot video" & stuff ;)