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Apr 22, 2026 8:20 AM

BetHog Raises $10M Series A to Bring AI-Powered Live Dealers to Operators

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BetHog, today announced a $10 million Series A financing and the launch of Sentient Studios, a new B2B provider that enables casino operators to deploy AI-powered dealers across their live online casino offerings. With this launch, BetHog is introducing a software-driven alternative to traditional live dealer supply models, giving operators greater control, flexibility, and scalability in how they deliver live casino experiences.

The round was co-led by Will Ventures and RockawayX, with participation from PCV, 6MV, Bullpen Capital, and Advancit Capital, bringing BetHog's total funding to $16 million. The company plans to use the capital to expand its AI dealer technology on its own platform and accelerate adoption of Sentient Studios among global gaming operators.

"We've tested our basic AI dealer over the past 6 months and have discovered that it is 10X more popular than its live dealer equivalent. In addition, we've seen better retention and player satisfaction." said Nigel Eccles, CEO and co-founder of BetHog. ...