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ICONIC21 has introduced iDealer Blackjack, a revolutionary seven-seat RNG blackjack game that incorporates a real-time AI dealer. The product was developed in partnership with RAVATAR, utilizing its advanced AI avatar technology to create a dynamic and interactive gaming experience.
The AI dealer in iDealer Blackjack is designed to operate in real-time, unlike pre-recorded or scripted dealers. It can greet players by nickname, engage in conversation during gameplay, and remember past interactions. The dealer understands players in any language and responds in English with localized touches. The game also features a live-streamed studio background, grounding the AI dealer in a realistic environment.
Edvardas Sadovskis, Chief Product Officer at ICONIC21, explained that the product is intended to enhance RNG tables without competing with live casino experiences. ‘iDealer Blackjack is a natural progression for RNG tables. It’s important to highlight that this product is not a challenge to live casino as we know it. The AI-powered dealer is not trying to be human. It is exactly what it is: an expressive, well-built companion that makes the game more engaging,’ he said.
Sadovskis noted the unique level of player engagement the AI dealer has already achieved. ‘One of the most interesting things we’ve already noticed is how players interact with it. Because they understand they are speaking to artificial intelligence, conversations go far beyond standard live casino chat. Players are asking about history, world facts, random trivia, jokes, and all kinds of unexpected topics during gameplay. This creates a completely different level of engagement around the table,’ he added.
‘Also, the customization roadmap is active and expanding. iDealer Blackjack is a strong foundation with a great deal still to be built on top of it,’ Sadovskis continued.
Ruslan Synytsky, CEO at RAVATAR, commented on the broader implications of this technology. ‘The next decade of iGaming will be defined by AI-powered presence, personality, and interaction, not just better graphics or faster gameplay. ICONIC21 came to us with a strong sense of what their product needed to feel like for players. iDealer Blackjack, built on our AI avatar platform, is the first step into that future and sets the direction for what RNG gaming can become,’ he said.
This innovative product represents a significant leap forward in RNG table games, offering players an engaging and interactive experience that pushes the boundaries of traditional gaming.
