En Passant

What En Passant does

En Passant operates cat333, an online slot gambling platform that targets Thai-speaking consumers in Thailand. The company is nominally registered in Chicago, United States, while serving a single-country Thai market through a Thai-language website (enpassantchicago.com). The platform is positioned as a direct-to-player offering that bypasses traditional agent intermediaries, providing self-serve registration, 24/7 automated deposits and withdrawals, and browser-based play on iOS and Android without requiring an app download for the main site (a dedicated mobile app is also referenced).

The technology stack is built around direct API connections to seven third-party slot game providers — Red Tiger, Joker Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Relax Gaming, Microgaming, SlotXO, and PGSLOT — eliminating intermediary agents and enabling claimed RTP rates above 98% and jackpot opportunities up to 1,000,000 THB. Payment integration is via True Wallet and SlotWallet e-wallets with QR code deposit support, with claimed average transaction processing under 50 seconds. There are no AI/ML components, no patents, no certifications, and no disclosed compliance posture.

The business model earns from player wagers on slots, live casino, and lottery-style betting (หวย), retaining full commission by operating direct. Revenue is supplemented by promotional economics: a 168% welcome bonus, tiered deposit matches, monthly loss rebates, and VIP weekly and festival bonuses. The platform distributes via its own SEO-optimized Thai-language site, affiliate and aggregator partnerships (e.g., Nakaware/markweigle.com), and content marketing. The firmographic profile indicates only 8 employees, no disclosed funding, no disclosed revenue, no public ticker, no disclosed ownership, and no management team — all of which are material data gaps. The company operates in a regulatory gray area, as most forms of online gambling are not legally permitted in Thailand.

Name

En Passant

Website

https://enpassantchicago.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

En Passant operates cat333, a Thai-language online slot gambling platform using direct API integrations with seven major game providers, serving Thai consumers with automated e-wallet payments and self-serve access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Other Gambling Industries (71329)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Casino Platform Providers (PAM, Wallet, CMS, Back Office) (MPAEABAK), Gaming-Focused Payment Gateways & Orchestration (MPAEALAB), Card & Alternative Payment Processing (PSPs, Acquirers, Aggregators) (MPAEALAA)

Keywords

• Online slot gaming
• Mobile casino platform
• Slot game aggregation
• E-wallet gambling
• Direct-api casino

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gambling Wagers/Transaction Fees: Platform earns from player wagers on slot games, casino games, and other betting products. As a direct platform (no agents), retains full commission on wagers without intermediary cuts.
2. Welcome Bonus Subsidy: Offers 168% welcome bonus and various deposit match promotions to attract new members. Revenue derived from player lifetime value exceeding bonus cost.
3. VIP Membership Programs: VIP membership tier offering exclusive weekly bonuses and festival promotions to high-value players, generating increased wagering volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

En Passant operates the cat333-branded online slot gambling platform, offering Thai consumers direct-to-player access to licensed slot games from providers such as Red Tiger, Joker Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Relax Gaming, Microgaming, SlotXO, and PGSLOT via direct API integration (no agents). The platform features a 100% automated deposit/withdrawal system with sub-50-second processing, e-wallet support (True Wallet, SlotWallet) including QR payments, a 168% welcome bonus, VIP tier promotions, and mobile-browser-optimized play without requiring app downloads.

Product overview

En Passant operates an online gambling platform primarily focused on slot games under the cat333 brand. The core offering consists of the cat333 web platform and mobile app, which connect directly to game providers (without agents) via API to offer licensed games from multiple developers including Red Tiger, Joker Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Relax Gaming, Microgaming, Slotxo, and PG Slot. The platform provides automated deposit/withdrawal systems, promotional bonuses including welcome offers up to 168%, and support for e-wallet payments via True Wallet.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• cat333 Web Platform Web-based online slot gambling platform for Thai consumers, offering direct-to-provider access to licensed slot and live casino games with automated deposits/withdrawals, no agent intermediation, and 24/7 self-service registration.
• cat333 Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• Average deposit/withdrawal processing time under 50 seconds
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red TigercoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor slot game provider integrated via direct API connection. Provides licensed slot games with high RTP rates to the platform.
• Joker GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationSlot game provider connected through direct API for authentic licensed games on the platform.
• Pragmatic PlaycoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading slot game developer providing high-quality games with strong payout rates to the platform.
• Relax GamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGame provider integrated via direct API providing licensed slot content.
• MicrogamingcoreTechnology or IntegrationEstablished game provider delivering licensed slot games through API integration.
• SlotXOcoreTechnology or IntegrationPopular slot game provider with games integrated directly into the platform.
• PGSLOTcoreTechnology or IntegrationSlot game provider offering high win-rate games integrated through direct API.
• True Wallet (True Money Wallet)coreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic wallet integration for fast deposits and withdrawals, including QR code payment support.
• SlotWalletcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment platform integrated for quick financial transactions within seconds.
• Nakaware (นากาเวย์)minorOthersExternal aggregator site (markweigle.com) that redirects users to the platform for registration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dafabet: Asia-focused incumbent online gambling operator with Thai-language support, slot portfolio from major providers, and established payments infrastructure; comparable in target market and content stack, but operates at materially larger scale with formal licensing.
• M88 (Mansion88): Established Asian-market gambling operator with Thai-language access, slot and live-casino content, and instant e-wallet deposits; competes for the Thai direct-web player but with longer operating history and brand recognition.
• 22Bet: Large multi-vertical online gambling operator with Thai-language access, aggressive welcome bonuses, and slot titles from Pragmatic Play/Microgaming; competes for the same value-seeking Thai slot player but with broader sportsbook exposure and Curaçao licensing.
• Betwinner: Curaçao-licensed global operator with Thai localization, slot content from the same providers as En Passant, and similar 100%+ welcome bonus mechanics; competes for value-conscious Thai slot players with much broader product surface area.
• 1xBet: Global Curaçao-licensed operator with deep Thai-language localization, large bonus programs, and direct API slot content from the same providers (Pragmatic Play, Microgaming); competes for the same Thai direct-web slot player, but with much broader sportsbook and casino product breadth.

Others

• Pragmatic Play (operator partnerships): Content provider, not a competing operator, but its direct-API slot portfolio (Sweet Bonanza, Gates of Olympus, etc.) is the same product surface En Passant resells; relevant as an upstream partner and as the operator channel through which direct peers differentiate.

Emerging players

• BitStarz: Direct-web online casino operator with strong slot offering from Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, and others; comparable product-led positioning and bonus-led acquisition, though focused more on crypto payments than Thai e-wallets.

Direct peers

• UFABET: Thai-language direct-web gambling portal heavily oriented around slots, baccarat, and sports betting; competes head-to-head with cat333 for the same Thai-speaking, agent-averse player base using comparable e-wallet payment rails.
• HappyLuke (now LK Bet): Asia-focused online slot and live-casino brand with Thai-language access and similar high-RTP, fast-payout positioning; comparable in target market and slot-heavy product mix, though operates with formal licensing.
• GGBET (TH): Direct-web gambling platform with a Thai-localized site, automated deposits/withdrawals, and slot-heavy game lobby from major providers; structurally the same model as En Passant and competes on bonuses and payout speed.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/enpassantchicago

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

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