What ECL Gaming does

ECL Gaming, operating under the brand QQ88, is an online gambling platform founded in 2017 that targets users in Vietnam and broader Asian markets, with operational presence in Ho Chi Minh City despite a London-registered firmographic address. The platform aggregates six core verticals: sports betting, live casino (100+ tables), slot games (300+ titles), fish shooting (300+ rooms), lottery, and online cockfighting. It is delivered across web, iOS, and Android channels, supports multiple payment methods including cryptocurrency, and holds a PAGCOR Philippines license along with FCLRC licensing and technical certifications from BMM Testlabs and iTech Labs. The platform reports 2M+ monthly visits and a 98.9% user satisfaction rate.

QQ88 operates as a multi-vertical aggregator rather than a primary game developer, integrating content from external providers across each product category. Content responsibility is attributed to Chu Diệp Anh (Chu Diệp Anh) under Vietnamese regulatory disclosure conventions. The Vietnamese-language web property (emeil.in) uses SEO and affiliate-link infrastructure, indicating an acquisition model built on search visibility and partner referrals rather than direct paid marketing at scale.

The business model is B2C and transaction-driven, monetizing through house edge on casino-style games, sportsbook margin, and revenue share from third-party game providers. With a disclosed headcount of 8 employees, the operation is structured lean, consistent with an aggregator/white-label operating model. No funding, revenue, or financial disclosures are provided, and the firmographic discrepancy between London registration and Ho Chi Minh City operational footprint warrants verification in any diligence process.

Name

ECL Gaming

Legal name

QQ88

Website

https://eclentertainment.gg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ECL Gaming, operating as QQ88, is an online gambling aggregator founded in 2017 that serves Vietnamese and broader Asian users with sports betting, live casino, slots, fish shooting, lottery, and online cockfighting across web and mobile platforms under PAGCOR licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling and Casino

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Electronic Table Games (ETGs) & Stadium Gaming (MPAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Online casino gaming
• Sports betting platform
• Live dealer casino
• Online slot games
• Online gambling platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gaming Transaction Fees: Platform generates revenue through transaction fees on gaming activities including deposits and withdrawals, with cashback rebates up to 2% returned to users
2. Casino and Gaming Revenue Share: Revenue from casino operations, slot games, fishing games, lottery, and sports betting through house edge and game margins. Offers weekly cashback up to 2% for casino

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ECL Gaming operates QQ88, an online gambling and entertainment platform launched in 2017 that aggregates sports betting, live casino, slot games, fish shooting games, lottery, and online cockfighting for Asian consumers. The platform delivers over 3,000 betting categories via a web interface and native iOS/Android apps, integrating content from third-party game providers and licensed by PAGCOR. Revenue is generated through house edge on gaming activities and transaction fees on deposits and withdrawals.

Product overview

QQ88 is an online entertainment platform launched in 2017, serving the Asian market with a multi-category gaming portfolio. The platform operates as a unified product combining six core offerings: Sports Betting (with esports coverage), Live Casino (100+ dealer tables), Slot Games (300+ titles), Fish Shooting Games (300+ rooms), Lottery, and Online Cockfighting. These products are delivered through a responsive web platform as well as native iOS and Android mobile applications. QQ88 aggregates content from multiple third-party game providers including Evolution, SA Gaming, Pragmatic Play (casino), JILI, Spadegaming (fish shooting), PG Soft, Habanero, Booongo (slots), and sports betting data from SBOBET, CMD368, BTI, SABA Sports, and UG Sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.9% user satisfaction rate for system experience and security
• +3 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

Integration16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation)coreOthersOfficial licensing and regulatory body providing operating license for online gaming operations. PAGCOR is the Philippine government agency overseeing gaming establishments.
• BMM TestlabscoreOthersIndependent testing laboratory providing certification for gaming platforms to ensure compliance with international standards for fairness and security.
• iTech LabscoreOthersInternational testing and certification organization specializing in online gaming compliance, RNG (Random Number Generator) testing, and platform security verification.
• FCLRC (First Cagayan Leisure and Resort Corporation)coreOthersRegulatory body for gaming operations in Cagayan Economic Zone, providing additional licensing and oversight for online gaming platforms.
• SBOBETcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational sportsbook partner providing sports betting odds and data. QQ88 integrates SBOBET's sports betting engine for odds updating and match data synchronization.
• CMD368coreTechnology or IntegrationSports betting technology provider supplying odds data and betting platform integration for QQ88's sportsbook offerings.
• BTI (BTI Sportsbook)coreTechnology or IntegrationSports betting odds provider integrated into QQ88 platform for real-time odds updating across multiple sports categories.
• SABA SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationAsian sportsbook provider delivering betting odds and sports data for QQ88's sports betting platform.
• UG SportscoreTechnology or IntegrationSports betting technology partner providing additional odds data and betting options for QQ88 sportsbook.
• Evolution GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading live casino game provider supplying live dealer games including Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, and game show titles for QQ88's live casino section.
• SA GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAsian live casino provider delivering live dealer games with real-time streaming for QQ88's casino platform.
• Pragmatic PlaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMulti-product gaming provider supplying live casino and slot games for QQ88's gaming portfolio.
• JILIcoreTechnology or IntegrationFishing game developer providing fishing games with 3D graphics for QQ88's fishing section.
• SpadegamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationFishing and slot game provider supplying gaming content for QQ88's fishing game section.
• PG SoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSlot game developer providing mobile-optimized slot games for QQ88's slot section.
• HabanerocoreTechnology or IntegrationSlot game provider supplying casino slot games with various themes and features for QQ88's slot platform.
• BooongocoreTechnology or IntegrationSlot game developer providing slot games for QQ88's slot gaming section.
• NetEntcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium slot game provider offering jackpot slots including Mega Fortune, Arabian Nights, and Hall of Gods for QQ88's slot platform.
• MicrogamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading game developer providing jackpot slots like Mega Moolah and Major Millions for QQ88's slot section.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 1xBet: 1xBet is a global online gambling operator with a strong presence across Asia, offering sports betting, casino, slots, and live dealer games. It is comparable to QQ88 due to its broad product portfolio and Asian market focus.
• Dafabet: Dafabet is a long-established Asian-facing online gambling operator covering sports betting, casino, slots, and live dealer games. It directly competes with QQ88 for Asian players with a similar PAGCOR-adjacent regulatory positioning.
• W88: W88 is an Asia-focused online gambling operator offering casino, sports betting, slots, and lottery products. It is a near-direct competitor to QQ88 in the Southeast Asian iGaming market with a similar multi-vertical aggregator model.
• Fun88: Fun88 is an Asian-targeted online gambling brand offering sports, casino, slots, and live dealer products. It targets the same Vietnamese and Southeast Asian consumer segment as QQ88 with a comparable multi-vertical model.
• M88: M88 is an Asia-focused online gambling operator with casino, sportsbook, and slots products. It competes directly with QQ88 in the Southeast Asian market, particularly in Vietnam and Thailand.
• BK8: BK8 is an Asian-focused online gambling platform offering casino, sports betting, slots, and live dealer games. It competes directly with QQ88 for the same Southeast Asian consumer base with comparable product breadth.

Emerging players

• Stake.com: Stake.com is a crypto-focused online casino and sportsbook that has grown rapidly by targeting digitally native users. It overlaps with QQ88's crypto payment support and esports betting offering and represents a more digital-native emerging benchmark.
• 22Bet: 22Bet is an emerging international online gambling operator covering sports, casino, and live dealer products with a strong footprint in developing markets. It is comparable to QQ88 as a fast-growing multi-vertical operator targeting similar price-sensitive bettor segments.

Broad incumbents

• Betway: Betway is a global online gambling operator offering sports betting, casino, and esports products across regulated markets. It is comparable to QQ88 as a multi-vertical operator competing for the same global consumer wallet though it operates under stricter regulatory frameworks.
• Bet365: Bet365 is one of the world's largest online gambling incumbents offering sports betting, casino, and poker across multiple jurisdictions. While not Asia-specialized, it represents the broad incumbent benchmark for product breadth and scale relevant to QQ88's expansion trajectory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecl-gaming

Compliance1 record

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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