What Winticket does

Winticket (ウィンチケット) is a Japanese internet voting platform operated by 株式会社WinTicket, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CyberAgent Group. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo (Abema Towers), the company provides mobile-first betting services for Japanese public racing, specifically keirin (public cycling) and autorace. The platform enables users aged 20 and above to place bets on races, watch high-quality live video streams, access AI-powered race predictions, view real-time odds, and manage winnings through iOS/Android applications and a web interface. Winticket offers comprehensive coverage of all 43 keirin velodromes nationwide plus autorace venues, with 24/7/365 service availability and instant settlement to registered bank accounts.

The platform's product portfolio includes the core WINTICKET voting service with a point-based currency system (1pt = 1 yen), specialized lottery-style betting products Dokanto!7 and Dokanto!4two offering jackpots up to 1.2 billion yen, and an AI prediction engine that analyzes cyclist data, race conditions, and historical performance. The service supports 14+ payment methods including mobile wallets (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, LINE Pay, Merpay, au PAY, d払い), credit cards, bank transfers, and loyalty points (V, Ponta, d, PayPay). A key differentiator is the exclusive content partnership with ABEMA (CyberAgent's streaming platform), which provides daily Midnight Keirin broadcasts from 20:30-23:30 and original racing programming.

Winticket operates on a transaction-based revenue model where users purchase points (starting from 100pt minimum) to place bets, with the platform earning revenue from the house hold on losing wagers. New users receive a 500pt bonus upon registration to lower acquisition friction. The go-to-market strategy combines product-led growth through mobile app stores and self-service registration (completing in under 1 minute) with content-driven acquisition via ABEMA television broadcasts and YouTube promotional content. The service is restricted to Japanese residents due to regulatory requirements governing public racing betting in Japan.

Name

Winticket

Legal name

株式会社WinTicket

Website

https://winticket.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Winticket is a Japanese mobile-first internet voting platform for keirin (public cycling) and autorace betting, serving adult Japanese residents through iOS/Android apps and web, with live streaming, AI predictions, and ABEMA content integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Racing Betting

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payments, Wallets & Cashiering for Sports Betting (MPAEACAG), Sportsbook Trading, Odds & Feed Providers (MPAEAKAB)

Keywords

• Keirin voting platform
• Auto race betting
• Mobile betting app
• Public racing wagering
• Live race streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Shibuya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Betting/Voting Transaction Revenue: Revenue generated from point-based voting system where 1pt = 1 yen. Users purchase points to vote on races, with winnings paid out as cash or additional points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Winticket operates a mobile-first internet voting (betting) service for Japanese public bicycle racing (keirin) and auto racing (autorace). Users purchase points (1pt = 1 yen) via multiple payment methods to place bets on races across all 43 keirin venues nationwide and autorace tracks, watch high-quality live streams, access AI-powered race predictions, and receive 24/7 instant settlement of winnings to registered bank accounts. The platform also offers Dokanto!7 and Dokanto!4two multi-race lottery betting products with jackpots up to 1.2 billion yen.

Product overview

WINTICKET (ウィンチケット) is a Japanese online voting platform for public bicycle racing (keirin) and autorace, operated by CyberAgent Group. The platform offers a unified ecosystem combining internet voting services with multimedia content, featuring web and mobile applications (iOS/Android), the WINTICKET Point currency system, and specialized betting products Dokanto!7 and Dokanto!4two. The service integrates live streaming via ABEMA partnership, AI-powered race predictions, real-time odds displays, comprehensive cyclist databases, and race schedule/result tracking across all 43 keirin velodromes and autorace venues nationwide. Users can charge points through 14+ payment methods including PayPay, Rakuten Pay, LINE Pay, Merpay, au PAY, d払い, credit cards, and bank transfers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dokanto!: A multi-race winning bet (重勝式車券) betting product available on WINTICKET, including Dokanto!7 (7重勝単勝式) and Dokanto!4two (4重勝2連勝複式) with maximum prize up to 1.2 billion yen.

Products and services

• WINTICKET Internet Voting Platform (ウィンチケット) Online voting (betting) platform for Japanese public bicycle racing (keirin) and auto racing (autorace). Enables adult users in Japan to place bets on races, watch live broadcasts, check odds, view cyclist statistics, and manage winnings through a web platform and mobile applications. Covers all 43 keirin velodromes nationwide.
• WINTICKET Point System Digital point currency used within WINTICKET where 1pt equals 1 yen. Points can be charged via credit card, smartphone payments (PayPay, Rakuten Pay, LINE Pay, Merpay, au PAY, d払い), bank transfer, Apple Pay, and loyalty points (V, Ponta, d, PayPay), and are used to purchase voting tickets. Points expire 180 days after purchase.
• Dokanto!7 (ドカントセブン) 7-race multi-bet lottery game on WINTICKET in which players select the first-place finisher across seven consecutive races. Each betting unit costs 200pt and the maximum prize can reach approximately 1.2 billion yen with carryover.
• Dokanto!4two (ドカントフォーツー) 4-race double multi-bet game on WINTICKET in which players predict both the 1st- and 2nd-place finishers across four consecutive races. Each betting unit costs 200pt with maximum prize potential up to approximately 1.2 billion yen including carryover.
• WINTICKET iOS/Android Mobile Application Native mobile applications for iOS and Android that deliver the full WINTICKET experience including race viewing, betting, high-quality live streaming, AI race predictions, account management, and 24/7 voting access across all 43 keirin venues and autorace events.
• Midnight Keirin Broadcasting on ABEMA Night-time keirin race broadcasts airing daily from 20:30 to 23:30 on ABEMA (CyberAgent's streaming platform), including original racing programming and special promotional events tied to WINTICKET betting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500pt new user bonus
• +1 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

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ABEMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive content partnership with ABEMA (CyberAgent's streaming platform) for live racing broadcasts including daily Midnight Keirin programming (20:30-23:30) and original racing-related content. Special promotions tied to ABEMA programming enhance user engagement.
• CyberAgent GroupflagshipOthersParent company providing operational infrastructure, brand credibility, and technology platform. Winticket operates as part of the CyberAgent Group ecosystem, benefiting from its streaming infrastructure (ABEMA) and corporate resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• オッズパーク (Odds Park): Sankei Shimbun-affiliated internet betting platform for keirin, horse racing, and autorace. Multi-vertical offering comparable to Winticket with content tie-ins and mobile voting across Japanese public racing sports.
• TIPSTAR: MIXI-operated online betting platform supporting keirin, autorace, and horse racing via mobile apps with live streaming. Comparable product scope and target audience as Winticket, with overlapping digital racing betting offerings.
• Kドリームス (K-Dreams): SoftBank-operated internet voting service for keirin, providing mobile-first betting, live streaming, and multi-race products. Directly competes with Winticket in the same Japanese keirin digital betting category with comparable features.
• Rakuten Keirin (楽天Kドリームス): Rakuten Group's internet voting platform for keirin, integrated with Rakuten Pay and the broader Rakuten ecosystem. Directly competes with Winticket on payment convenience, points loyalty, and mobile voting experience.
• Yahoo! Keirin (Yahoo!スポーツ - 競輪): Yahoo Japan (LY Corporation) operated keirin voting service with native integration into Yahoo! JAPAN ecosystem. Competes with Winticket on reach, brand trust, and PAYPay/Yahoo payment integration.

Emerging players

• ギャンブルト (Gambolt) / 競輪投票アプリ: Mobile-first keirin voting app with streamlined UX and beginner-friendly features. Comparable mobile betting product targeting casual users entering keirin through digital channels, partially overlapping Winticket's addressable audience.

Broad incumbents

• JRA (Japan Racing Association) - ネット投票: Official Japanese horse racing betting operator with extensive internet voting infrastructure. While focused on horse racing rather than keirin/autorace, JRA is a benchmark for digital betting UX and scale within the broader Japanese public gambling category.
• ボートレース (Boat Race) - テレボート: Official Japanese boat racing internet voting service covering 24 venues nationwide. Adjacent public sports betting vertical with similar mobile-first digital voting and live streaming mechanics that mirror Winticket's model.
• MIXI (parent of TIPSTAR): MIXI operates TIPSTAR alongside other consumer internet services. As the parent of a direct competitor, MIXI represents a broader incumbent digital media company competing for the same Japanese online betting wallet.

Others

• CyberAgent ABEMA (parent streaming platform): CyberAgent's flagship streaming platform and exclusive content partner for Winticket's Midnight Keirin broadcasts. While not a direct competitor, ABEMA's distribution power is integral to Winticket's GTM and a structural competitive asset versus other voting platforms.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/_winticket

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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