Oct. 8, 2025

RTFM 229: The Future of Gambling: AI and Live Dealers, with Ady Totah

RTFM 229: The Future of Gambling: AI and Live Dealers, with Ady Totah
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Season 2

It’s another BIG NEWS episode!!!! We kick off the latest episode with Fintan and Jon discussing all manner of waffle, including the upcoming Gambling Book Awards, sponsorship opportunities at ICE, and the importance of celebrating journalistic excellence in the gambling industry.

Additionally, we also announce a new podcast focused on addiction, exploring various aspects of the topic beyond just gambling addiction. It’s called Addiction: An Hour With Auer, is co-hosted by Dr Michael Auer, and will be appearing very soon [0:00 – 25:22].

Then guest Ady Totah joins us to discuss what’s going on in the world of live dealers in iGaming, and the dichotomy we are seeing with some land-based gambling veering away from live dealers. We explore the implications of AI in various sectors (including medicine) and discuss the potential impact on employment and the future of capitalism. The conversation also delves into the importance of human interaction in gambling, the challenges of game aggregation, and the need for personalization in online gambling experiences. Ady shares insights on how Lucky Streak is adapting to these changes and the opportunities that lie ahead [25:23 – 1:12:14].

Choice quotes:

  • "Sponsorships are available."
  • "We're launching a new podcast."
  • "AI is the cryptocurrency of 2025."
  • "We are in a race to the bottom."
  • "Live dealer allows you to feel not-alone."


Ady Totah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ady-t-7b55983b/


As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support. They are truly the Godfather II, to our Godfather III.

In no particular order they are:  the mighty EveryMatrix – the industry go-to for sportsbook platforms and data feeds. EveryMatrix’s coverage is so damn good, they’re gaining tier-1 operators all the time. The proof really is in the horse’s head, and EveryMatrix will make you an offer you won’t want to refuse.


Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us make things that bring people to abandoned level crossings for an ambush – of DATA!!!


Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January ’26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. We love you guys BIGGER THAN THE SKY.


The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.

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