Kennedy Ventures

What Kennedy Ventures does

Kennedy Ventures operates an online gaming platform branded as Hitclub, launched in 2019 and serving consumers across Southeast Asia with a focus on Vietnam. The platform offers seven gaming verticals: 3D card games, live casino, sports betting, slots (nổ hũ), fishing games, lottery, and minigames, delivered through a web interface and native iOS/Android applications. The address of record is 108/10 Le Thuc Hoach, Phu Tho Hoa Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with operational licensing held through PAGCOR (Philippines) and the Isle of Man Gaming Supervision Commission.

Technically, the platform combines third-party live-dealer studios (SA, EG, DG, SE, Ezugi) streamed into the application, MD5 hash verification for fairness on Tài Xỉu (Sic Bo) outcomes, 3D-rendered card-game interfaces, and PCI DSS-compliant payment processing under 128-bit SSL encryption. It supports seven deposit methods and two withdrawal methods, and advertises bonuses up to 1,000,000 VND daily plus a 120% first-deposit match. The platform claims over 5,000,000 registered accounts, with more than 50% classified as VIP members, indicating a heavy reliance on high-value repeat players rather than a long-tail casual base.

The business model is direct-to-consumer wagering revenue (house edge on bets) supplemented by an agent-recruitment program for domestic (Vietnamese) distribution. Customer acquisition is driven by bonus-led promotions, agent networks, and mobile app store presence rather than disclosed marketing spend. No revenue, headcount, funding, or ownership data is disclosed in the available material, which is itself a signal: the operator is not under public-markets or VC-reporting disclosure obligations.

Name

Kennedy Ventures

Legal name

Hitclub

Website

https://kennedyventures.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kennedy Ventures operates Hitclub, a Southeast Asia-focused online gaming platform offering live casino, sports betting, slots, and lottery across web and mobile, licensed by PAGCOR and the Isle of Man, with over 5 million registered accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gaming and Gambling

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Other Gambling Industries (713290), Other Gambling Industries (71329)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Poker Casinos (Casino + Poker Rooms) (MPAEABAC), Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD)

Keywords

• Online gaming platform
• Live casino streaming
• Sports betting services
• Slot jackpot games
• Online lottery betting

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gaming Transaction Fees / Betting Revenue: Platform generates revenue through transaction fees on betting activities across all gaming verticals (card games, casino, sports betting, slots, lottery, fishing). Users place bets and the platform retains a portion through house edge and commission structures.
2. VIP Membership & Premium Features: VIP accounts represent over 50% of registered accounts, suggesting premium membership tiers or preferential rates for high-value players generate significant recurring revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hitclub is an online gaming platform offering consolidated access to multiple betting and casino products, including 3D card games, live dealer casino (Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack, Dragon Tiger, Poker), sports betting, progressive jackpot slots, 3D fishing games, and online lottery/number betting. The platform is accessible via web and dedicated iOS/Android mobile applications, licensed by PAGCOR and the Isle of Man Gaming Supervision Commission, and serves registered users with VIP membership tiers and 24/7 customer support.

Product overview

Hitclub is a unified online gaming platform launched in 2019 that integrates multiple entertainment products including card games, live casino, sports betting, slot machines, fishing games, and lottery into a single cross-device platform. The platform operates under PAGCOR licensing and serves over 5 million registered accounts, offering a cohesive user experience where players can access all gaming verticals through web and mobile applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hitclub - Game Bài (3D Card Games)

Quantifiable outcome

• Deposits processed in 5-10 minutes
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation)coreOthers · 1 January 2019Official licensing and regulatory oversight partner. PAGCOR is the Philippine government's regulatory body for gaming operations. Hitclub received official licensing from PAGCOR and operates under its supervision as of the brand's launch in 2019.
• Isle of Man Gaming Supervision CommissioncoreOthersSecondary licensing authority providing regulatory oversight alongside PAGCOR. The Isle of Man is a well-known jurisdiction for online gaming licensing, adding international regulatory credibility to the platform.
• Game Studio Partners (SA, EG, DG, SE, Ezugi)coreTechnology or IntegrationLive casino game providers powering the live dealer gaming experience. These studios supply professional live dealers and gaming content for the casino section, with video streaming quality emphasized as a key feature.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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