FanDuel’s cryptocasino BetHog has introduced the world’s first live blackjack game with an AI dealer named BetHog Original: AI Dealer Blackjack.
Cryptocasino BetHog, founded by FanDuel (a popular American gambling company) co-founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, has made headlines by introducing the world’s first AI-powered live blackjack dealer, named “Sunny.” The innovation, called BetHog Original: AI Dealer Blackjack, blends the traditional live-dealer concept with advanced artificial intelligence to create an experience unlike any other in online gaming.
“Sunny” is an animated female dealer who welcomes players by name, remembers their previous sessions, recalls hand histories, and even jokes with them in real time. She represents a hybrid between live-dealer and fully digital gameplay — a step toward what BetHog calls the “future of interactive online casinos.”
According to the company’s announcement, “Sunny” offers a “fresh, interactive experience” where players can engage with a dealer that’s always alert and engaging — no breaks, no fatigue, and no inconsistency. She uses machine-learning algorithms to personalize interactions, remembering past conversations and adapting her responses to each player’s behavior.
The launch pushes the boundary of what players expect from online casinos, introducing a virtual personality capable of delivering entertainment as much as gameplay. “Sunny is more interesting than most live dealers,” said CEO Nigel Eccles, who believes AI dealers will define the future of the iGaming industry. “This is more than just a new feature — it represents a whole new category. Sunny is witty, sharp, and completely engaged in the game. This is what the future of online casinos looks like.”
To celebrate the release, BetHog launched a unique $50,000 promotion. “Sunny” has been programmed with five hidden “secrets” embedded within her algorithm. The first player to uncover all five will win the grand prize — an incentive designed to encourage long-term engagement and exploration of the AI dealer’s full potential.
This gamified challenge turns a traditional casino release into an interactive narrative, merging entertainment, technology, and chance. It also underscores how AI can create dynamic experiences that go beyond simply dealing cards.
Operating on the Solana blockchain, BetHog’s platform can process thousands of transactions per second. The casino supports 10 different cryptocurrencies and is available in 14 languages, catering to a global user base outside the United States.
Its catalogue includes both original blockchain-based titles like Hogger, HODL, Mines, and Plinko, and classic casino staples such as blackjack, baccarat, and keno. While BetHog and similar crypto casinos remain unavailable to U.S. players due to regulatory restrictions, they continue to push the envelope in the global gambling market, especially in decentralized ecosystems where innovation moves faster than traditional licensing frameworks.
AI dealers like “Sunny” could signal a major turning point for online gambling. By combining real-time learning, conversational intelligence, and personalized engagement, they could make virtual casinos feel more social, interactive, and human. However, questions remain about data privacy, responsible gaming, and the psychological impact of lifelike AI hosts in gambling environments.
Still, BetHog’s bold experiment reinforces crypto casinos’ reputation as the frontier of iGaming innovation. As AI continues to transform industries from finance to entertainment, its entry into live casino gaming may redefine what it means to “play with the house.”
