Empire Design & Development

What Empire Design & Development does

Empire Design & Development operates 88CLB, a multi-vertical online gambling platform hosted at empiredd.com and distributed via native iOS and Android mobile apps. The platform offers more than seven product categories — sports betting (football, basketball, tennis, esports), live casino (Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Sicbo, Dragon Tiger), online lottery and Keno, slot/jackpot games, fish shooting arcade games, live-streamed cockfighting, and traditional Vietnamese card games (Tiến lên miền Nam, Phỏm, Sâm Lốc, Xóc Đĩa). The technology stack is a web-based platform with live dealer video streaming, SSL encryption, multi-layer firewall infrastructure, and QR-code-based mobile app distribution. The company claims operations are licensed by PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) and serves a customer base of Vietnamese and other Asian online gambling consumers.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees embedded in betting margins across all product verticals. The pricing model is freemium at signup with an 88K VND welcome bonus, a 100% first-deposit match up to 5 million VND, daily cashback up to 3%, and friend-referral bonuses. Payment processing is integrated with Vietnamese bank transfers, e-wallets (Momo, ZaloPay, ViettelPay), phone cards, and PayPal, with stated deposit/withdrawal processing times of 2–5 minutes for e-wallets and 5–30 minutes for bank transfers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the website and mobile apps, supplemented by a broad affiliate cross-promotion network linking to at least a dozen partner gambling platforms (Jun88, 23WIN, 8kbet, FB88, M88, WW88, GOOD88, OK365, 69VN, J88, Lucky8886, Banca30) and social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram.

A significant data inconsistency is present in the source material: firmographic records describe Empire Design & Development as a US-based web design and SEO services firm founded in 2001 with 1–10 employees in Bedford, while operational records describe a Vietnamese-domiciled online gambling operator launched in 2024 with claimed millions of users and billions of VND in infrastructure investment. The company name, legal entity, and website (empiredd.com) are common to both records, but the business described is materially different. No revenue, headcount for the gambling operation, funding history, or ownership structure is disclosed beyond an unverified PAGCOR license claim.

Name

Empire Design & Development

Legal name

Empire Design & Development

Website

https://empiredd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Empire Design & Development operates 88CLB, an online gambling platform offering sports betting, live casino, lottery, fish shooting, cockfighting, and card games to Vietnamese and broader Asian consumers via web and mobile apps under a claimed PAGCOR license.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Other Gambling Industries (713290)

akta.pro primary industry

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Dealer Online Casinos (MPAEABAB), Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD)

Keywords

• Online gambling platform
• Sports betting
• Live casino games
• Online lottery
• Mobile betting app

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Betting: Betting on sports events including football, basketball, tennis, and esports. Revenue generated from betting margins on odds.
2. Online Casino: Live dealer casino games including Roulette, Blackjack, Sicbo with competitive payout ratios.
3. Lottery/Lottery Numbers: Online lottery products including traditional lotteries,KENO, and international versions.
4. Slot/Jackpot Games: Slot machine games and progressive jackpot games with high payout potential.
5. Fish Shooting Games: Interactive shooting games where players earn points by catching fish.
6. Cockfighting: Online cockfighting betting with live streaming from various arenas.
7. Card Games: Traditional Vietnamese card games including Tiến lên miền Nam, Phỏm, Tấn, 3 Cây, and Sâm Lốc.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Empire Design & Development operates the 88CLB online gambling platform, providing sports betting, live dealer casino (Roulette, Blackjack, Sicbo, Baccarat), online lottery, slot/jackpot games, fish shooting arcade games, cockfighting with live streaming, and Vietnamese card games (Tiến lên miền Nam, Phỏm, Tấn, 3 Cây, Sâm Lốc). The platform is accessible via web and native iOS/Android apps, supports multiple Vietnamese payment methods, and operates under PAGCOR licensing.

Product overview

88CLB is an online gambling and betting platform operating as a multi-product ecosystem. The core platform offers six primary vertical products: Casino (live dealer games), Sports Betting (covering football, basketball, tennis, esports), Lottery, Card Games (Tiến Lên, Phỏm, Sâm Lốc), Fish Shooting games (including 3D Fish Shooting and Dragon King variants), and Cockfighting. Additional gaming products include Baccarat, Dragon Tiger, Sicbo/Tài Xỉu, Xóc Đĩa, Coin Flip, and Slot machines. The platform is accessible via web and native mobile apps for iOS and Android. Security infrastructure includes SSL encryption and multi-layer firewall systems. The company operates under PAGCOR licensing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 88CLB Online Gambling Platform Core online gambling and betting platform operated under PAGCOR licensing, providing SSL-encrypted web access to seven product verticals, real-time odds, live dealer streaming, and integrated payment processing for individual consumers in Vietnam and broader Asia.
• Live Casino (Casino) Live dealer casino vertical featuring real-time streamed games such as Roulette, Blackjack, Sicbo, Baccarat, Dragon Tiger, and Xóc Đĩa with interactive betting and competitive payout rates, targeting adult gambling consumers.
• Thể Thao (Sports Betting) Online sportsbook covering football, basketball, tennis, and esports with real-time odds updates from international tournaments including Champions League, Premier League, V-League, and U23 Asia competitions, with handicap, over/under, and 1x2 betting options.
• Xổ Số (Online Lottery) Online lottery product offering traditional lottery, Keno, number betting, and international lottery versions with a user-friendly interface, aimed at users seeking number-based betting.
• Bắn Cá (Fish Shooting Games) Interactive fish shooting arcade game with 3D graphics, realistic sound effects, progressive difficulty levels, diverse weapon types, special ammunition (fire, ice, electric), boss encounters, and team/cooperative play modes.
• Đá Gà (Online Cockfighting) Online cockfighting betting product with HD live streaming of matches from arenas including Thomo, featuring real-time wagering and surround-sound video for users in markets where cockfighting betting is popular.
• Game Bài (Vietnamese Card Games) Collection of traditional Vietnamese card games including Tiến Lên Miền Nam, Phỏm, Tấn, 3 Cây, and Sâm Lốc, presented with a digital interface, detailed rules, and standard card game betting mechanics.
• Nổ Hũ (Slot Games / Jackpot) Slot machine and progressive jackpot games with diverse themes and high payout potential, distributed across multiple gaming halls on the 88CLB platform.
• 88CLB Mobile App (iOS / Android) Native mobile applications for iOS and Android providing full platform functionality including deposits, withdrawals, live betting, casino, lottery, and card games access, distributed via QR code from the official website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deposit/withdrawal processing time: 2-5 minutes for e-wallets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jun88minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing partner for cross-promotional activities. Multiple Jun88 domain links listed as partner platforms including jun88sr.com, jun88city.com, jun88.men, and others.
• 23WINminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner gambling platform listed for cross-promotion activities and traffic sharing.
• 8kbetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner platform listed with multiple domain variants including 8kbetb.me, 8kbet19.com, 8kbetter.com.
• Lucky8886minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner gambling platform listed as newest trustworthy platform.
• GOOD88minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner platform included in promotional cross-links.
• PAGCORcoreOthersLicensing authority providing operational regulatory oversight. Platform claims legal operation under PAGCOR license.
• FB88minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner gambling platform listed in cross-promotional network.
• WW88minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner platform for sports betting promotions.
• M88minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner gambling platform listed in promotional cross-links.
• OK365minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner platform included in cross-promotional activities.
• 69VNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner gambling platform listed with multiple domain variants.
• J88minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner platform with multiple domain variants including j88org.com, j88sh.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• M88: Established Asian-market online gambling platform covering sports, casino, and lottery. Directly comparable in product breadth and target geography; listed as a 88CLB affiliate partner.
• FB88: Asian-market online sportsbook and casino operator. Highly comparable in product mix (sports betting, live casino, slots) and Southeast Asian geographic focus; 88CLB lists FB88 as an affiliate partner.
• W88: Vietnamese and Southeast Asian-facing online gambling brand offering sports betting, casino, slots, and lottery. Directly comparable as both target Vietnamese users with multi-vertical platforms.
• WW88: Southeast Asian online sportsbook and casino operator. Comparable product offering and geographic focus; 88CLB lists WW88 as an affiliate partner for sports betting promotions.
• Jun88: Vietnamese-facing online gambling operator offering sportsbook, casino, slots, and fish shooting. Directly comparable as both target Vietnamese-speaking users with multi-vertical iGaming platforms under PAGCOR-style licensing.
• 8KBet: Vietnamese-targeting online gambling operator with sportsbook and casino offerings. Directly comparable regional competitor; 88CLB lists 8kbet as an affiliate partner.
• BK8: Southeast Asian online gambling operator with sportsbook, live casino, and slots. Comparable regional competitor targeting similar Vietnamese and broader ASEAN customer base.

Others

• PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation): Regulatory authority, not a competitor — but a critical ecosystem counterpart. 88CLB operates under PAGCOR license, making the regulator's enforcement posture and licensing policies a direct determinant of the platform's viability.

Broad incumbents

• Dafabet: Established Asian-facing online gambling operator with sportsbook, casino, and arcade games. Comparable in product breadth and regional focus, but operates at significantly larger scale with longer regulatory track record.
• Fun88: Larger, more established Asian-market online gambling operator with broader sponsorship footprint and longer operating history. Comparable product mix but with broader regional scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/88CLB
• Instagraminstagram.com/88CLB

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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