Racino

What Racino does

Racino LLC is a private US-incorporated company operating a skill-based digital racing games platform under the RACINO™ trademark, headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan with 11–50 employees. The company was co-founded by Blake George and serves adults aged 18+ through two core products: Marbula One, a skill-based marble racing game currently in early access, and Formula Manager, a Formula racing management game scheduled for a full revamp in 2026 and currently distributed through an email waitlist. The platform positions itself around skill-based (rather than chance-based) competitive gameplay, with prize pools available in fee-based tournaments.

The technical stack combines a self-serve web platform with NFT and blockchain integration for virtual car and digital asset ownership, IP and geolocation-based access controls for jurisdictional compliance, and integration with Ready Player Me for avatar creation. The business model relies on two primary revenue streams: fee-based tournament entries (with prize opportunities) and digital asset sales (virtual cars and related items transacted on blockchain networks). The platform operates globally but excludes fee-based tournament participation in eight US states (Arizona, Iowa, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota) due to skill-based gaming regulations.

Racino's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and product-led, relying on the racino.io website and email waitlists rather than paid acquisition. Strategic IP licensing with McLaren Racing Limited embeds protected motorsport branding into the platform, and a core technology partnership with Ready Player Me underpins the avatar layer. No external funding rounds, revenue figures, or enterprise customers have been disclosed in available sources.

Name

Racino

Legal name

Racino LLC

Website

https://racino.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Racino LLC operates a skill-based digital racing games platform serving adult gamers with two products: Marbula One (marble racing) and Formula Manager (Formula racing management), monetizing through fee-based tournament entries and NFT/digital asset sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skill-Based Racing Games

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Sweepstakes / Social Casinos (Virtual Currency, Prize-Based) (MPAEABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA), Skill-Based & Hybrid Gaming Machines (MPAEAJAE)

Keywords

• Skill-based racing games
• Digital gaming platform
• Competitive gaming tournaments
• NFT gaming assets
• Prize pool contests

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fee-Based Tournament Entry: Users pay entry fees to participate in skill-based tournaments with prize opportunities. Participation is prohibited in certain US states including Arizona, Iowa, Hawaii, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, and South Dakota. Fees are stated as final and non-refundable.
2. Digital Asset Sales: Sale of virtual cars and related digital items through user accounts. Transactions occur on blockchain networks with associated fees borne by users. NFT and digital asset values are inherently subjective and prone to volatility.
3. Virtual Items and Merchandise: Users can purchase Racino virtual cars and related items through registered user accounts, with payment processing for transaction fulfillment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Racino operates a skill-based digital racing games platform offering two products: Marbula One (marble racing) and Formula Manager (Formula racing team management). Users 18+ register on racino.io, pay entry fees for competitive tournaments with prize pools, and can purchase virtual cars and related digital assets (NFTs) whose value is determined by skill-driven gameplay outcomes rather than chance.

Product overview

Racino operates a platform for skill-based digital racing games, currently offering two distinct products: Marbula One (a marble racing game accessible via early access) and Formula Manager (a Formula racing management game with a 2026 revamp currently on waitlist). Both products are skill-based rather than chance-based, differentiating Racino from traditional gambling platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marbula One A skill-based digital marble racing game where competitive gameplay — not chance — determines race outcomes. Available via early access to registered users 18+; participants can enter fee-based tournaments with prize opportunities and acquire virtual car/digital assets tied to gameplay.
• Formula Manager A skill-based Formula racing management game in which players manage racing teams, with outcomes determined by player skill rather than chance. The 2026 edition is a fully revamped version of the game, accessible via waitlist, and is aimed at competitive adult gamers who want to compete for prizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform available globally with legal compliance controls for US state restrictions

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ready Player MecoreTechnology or IntegrationReady Player Me provides avatar creation tools integrated into the Racino platform. When users create a profile through their registered account (Avatar), they may use tools provided by RPM. Users must accept and agree to the RPM end-user terms available at readyplayer.me/terms.
• McLaren Racing LimitedcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMcLaren Racing Limited's protected intellectual property is incorporated into the Racino platform. The site explicitly acknowledges McLaren as a business partner whose IP is embedded within the platform's content and branding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skillz: Operates a leading skill-based mobile gaming platform where players compete in tournaments for cash prizes. Most directly comparable peer given the shared skill-based, fee-based tournament model and prize-payout mechanics.
• WorldWinner: Skill-based online gaming platform offering head-to-head and tournament play for cash and prizes across multiple casual game types. Closely aligned business model of paid-entry skill contests with prize pools.
• Z League: Skill-based mobile esports platform that runs tournaments in popular mobile titles with cash prize pools. Comparable on the tournament-with-prizes mechanic and the consumer gaming target audience.
• Sorare: NFT-based fantasy sports platform where users collect and trade digital player cards to compete for prizes. Strongest overlap on the NFT/digital-asset ownership model combined with skill-driven competitive play.
• Playsport Games (Motorsport Manager): Developer of Motorsport Manager, a Formula racing team management game with strong parallels to Racino's Formula Manager product. Closely comparable on the racing-management gameplay category.

Broad incumbents

• Axie Infinity (Sky Mavis): Play-to-earn blockchain gaming ecosystem where users collect, breed, and battle NFT-based characters for token rewards. Comparable as a broad incumbent in skill-driven NFT gaming economies.
• Mobile Premier League (MPL): Large-scale skill-based gaming platform offering paid tournaments across multiple mobile game categories. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating skill-based paid-entry gaming at scale.

Emerging players

• Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot): Blockchain-based sports collectibles platform with officially licensed NFT moments and a marketplace. Comparable through the combination of licensed sports IP, NFT assets, and digital collectibles trading.
• Hutch Games (F1 Clash): Developer of officially licensed F1 mobile racing games including F1 Clash. Comparable through the use of F1-themed motorsport gaming content licensed from the broader Formula 1 ecosystem.

Others

• Jelle's Marble Runs (Marble Racing): YouTube-based content property that popularized competitive marble racing and is the apparent inspiration for Racino's Marbula One product. Comparable as the upstream content/IP ecosystem Racino's marble racing game leverages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RacinoNFT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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