On this episode of the Business of Betting Podcast, Jeff Edelstein sits down with Nigel Eccles, founder and CEO of BetHog and co-founder of FanDuel, to discuss AI-powered casino innovation, prediction markets, crypto payments, and the future of gambling product design. Hear them discuss: Why Nigel believes AI dealers could make up the majority of live dealer gaming within five years How BetHog is using AI avatars and conversational interfaces to reimagine blackjack and online casino entertainment Why product innovation—not marketing spend—is the biggest opportunity The case for voice interfaces, AI copilots, and rethinking sportsbook user experiences How prediction markets compare to the early legal battles of FanDuel and DraftKings Why Nigel sees major upside and major legal risk for sports event prediction markets His view that crypto’s biggest gambling use case is payments, not speculation Why the U.S. online betting market remains brutally difficult for new operators How AI personalization intersects with responsible gambling and product ethics ⚡️ Follow BoB on Twitter/X ⚡️ Watch BoB on Youtube ⚡️ Apply to be a guest here

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