Project Arbitrium
Agent-Driven Platform Rewrite
Following a strategy call on 16 Feb, leadership has aligned on a dual-track plan: continue delivering the current platform for a March launch while simultaneously building a next-generation, agent-driven replacement platform in the background. Project Arbitrium is being built from the ground up using AI agents, with the CTO already having made significant progress. If the March launch shows poor retention or persistent platform issues, the business will pivot fully to Arbitrium with a dramatically reduced team.
Why This Is Happening
Shipping velocity is bottlenecked by legacy InfiGaming code complexity. Bug backlogs are compounding faster than they can be resolved, and basic QA issues are slipping through.
The front-end experience is not competitive. Competitors like Thrill and Yeet have near-perfect front-ends with fast, responsive UIs. Our transaction page still lacks WebSockets, balance updates lag, and slot gameplay speed is noticeably slower.
Backend services cannot scale multi-region. The current architecture doesn't support running services close to users geographically — the root cause of latency issues.
Intermittent withdrawal/deposit failures persist. Despite the code looking correct, sporadic transaction failures are difficult to diagnose in the current architecture. The root issues are structural.
Agent-based attacks are coming. Sophisticated actors are already building systems to exploit gambling platforms using multi-account agent strategies.
Design Principles
Agent-First Development
AI agents build the code. Humans review, document decisions, and set architectural direction. The focus shifts from 'what does this line of code do' to 'why was this decision made.'
Multi-Region by Default
Services designed to run close to users geographically, eliminating the latency issues that plague the current platform. EU migration is the first step.
Microservices from the Ground Up
Each domain (wallet, games, risk, KYC, etc.) is a standalone service that can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently.
AI-Native Operations
Built with agent orchestration in mind from the start: automated risk detection, intelligent player segmentation, predictive LTV modelling, automated CS workflows, and smart fraud defence.
Decision Documentation over Code Review
Comprehensive documentation of architectural decisions so that the reasoning behind agent-generated code is always traceable, even if the code itself evolves.
The Plan: Dual-Track Approach
Track 1: March Launch
Current Platform
The existing platform continues to be the vehicle for the March launch. The focus is narrowing to stability and core UX. No new features — absolute moratorium until the platform is stable and launched.
Evgeni: Full-time front-end polish: WebSocket reliability, toast notifications, balance updates, transaction page UX
Hercules: Bridge service auto-scaling to prevent queue overflow issues
Target: This weekVinet: Server migration to European infrastructure
Target: Complete by MarchTechIDE game aggregator integration — plug in once commercial deal is finalised (code already written)
House games development paused in favour of stability work
Constraints
- •No new features until platform is stable and launched
- •Expected ~200-300ms latency reduction (~30-50% improvement) through EU migration
- •All effort focused on stability, performance, and core UX
Track 2: Project Arbitrium
New Platform
Running in parallel with a small trusted group. Building the next-generation agent-driven platform from scratch, incorporating all requirements gathered from leadership over the past year.
New platform codebase built from the ground up with all requirements incorporated
SoftSwiss game aggregator integration completed (done faster than SoftSwiss's own 4-6 week estimate using agent-driven development)
Multi-region, fully scalable architecture designed from day one
Wallet service, game integrations, risk engine, and back-office services as independent microservices
Front-end component library that can be swapped into the new backend without a full front-end rewrite
External data science consultants engaged to map AI/agent orchestration layer, LTV modelling, and risk intelligence architecture
Target: This weekClean back-office API developed as priority to expose platform data for agent consumption
Progressively onboard select team members who are demonstrably AI-forward
Decision Point: Post-March
The March launch is a proving ground. Marketing spend of approximately $2M over two months will generate real traffic. The post-March metrics will determine whether to continue the dual-track approach or pivot fully to Arbitrium.
Player Retention Rates
Especially slot players who are sensitive to game speed and UX quality
Must demonstrate competitive retention vs. Thrill/Yeet benchmarks
Platform Stability
Performance under real traffic load — no intermittent failures, no queue overflows
Zero critical incidents during peak load periods
Gameplay Speed Perception
Streamer feedback on slot gameplay speed and overall UX responsiveness
Positive streamer sentiment, no complaints about lag or slow gameplay
Conversion & Deposit Rates
Conversion and deposit rates relative to marketing spend — ROI on the $2M investment
CPA and LTV metrics within acceptable range for sustainable growth
Pivot Scenario
If retention is poor and the platform can't hold users, leadership will make a hard pivot: dramatically reduce team size, cut the ~$300K/month burn rate to roughly a third (~$100K/month), and go all-in on Arbitrium as the sole development track.
Long-Term Vision: Agent-Operated Platform
Beyond the platform rewrite itself, leadership's vision is for Housebets to become an agent-operated business. This means a network of specialised AI agents handling core operational functions across every department, not just engineering.
Risk & Fraud
In Progress- Real-time detection of multi-account abuse and agent-based attack defence
- Lifetime value calculation and churn prediction
- Automated flagging of suspicious deposit/withdrawal patterns
Player Intelligence
In Progress- Geo-aware personalisation and dynamic UI customisation per player
- Automated reward/bonus optimisation based on player behaviour
- Crypto vs fiat payment routing based on player preferences
Affiliate Management
Not Started- Automated CPA optimisation and fake traffic detection
- Channel performance analysis and backlink monitoring via SimilarWeb
- LTV-based affiliate spend allocation
Customer Service
Not Started- Fully automated CS with back-office integration
- Escalation routing based on issue severity and player value
- Proactive issue detection via platform telemetry
Finance & Payments
Not Started- API-driven invoice processing and approval dashboards
- Automated reconciliation replacing manual workflows
- Bankroll management with automated exchange routing
KYC & Compliance
Not Started- Automated document verification with human-in-the-loop approval
- Risk-based escalation for edge cases
- Multi-jurisdiction regulatory monitoring
Marketing & Retention
Not Started- PostHog-integrated analytics agents for real-time insights
- Automated A/B testing across campaigns and UI variants
- Personalised bonus delivery timed to player behaviour patterns
Casino Games
Not Started- AI-generated game assets and slot engines
- Automated game performance monitoring and lobby optimisation
- Revenue-driven game ordering based on player segment data
Organisational Notes
Team composition will evolve. The future team is smaller, more technical, and entirely AI-forward. Members who aren't actively experimenting with and adopting AI tooling will find themselves misaligned with the direction.
External data science consultants are being engaged this week to help map the agent orchestration architecture. Their output will be handed to the technical team for implementation.
The game development strategy is shifting towards AI-generated game assets and slot engines, reducing reliance on third-party providers and enabling rapid content iteration.
"This is the beginning of something significant. The gambling industry is being reshaped by AI, and we have a window to be at the front of that wave rather than drowning in it. Stay quiet, stay sharp, and let's build something exceptional."
— Andrew, CTO, Housebets