Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

What Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan does

Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan operates the BookiesPK (bookiespk.com) online betting information and affiliate review platform, hosted at hdip.com.pk. The platform targets Pakistani adult users seeking to identify safe and legal online sports betting and casino gaming sites, providing comparative reviews of international bookmakers, betting apps, bonuses, odds, and payment methods (including local rails such as Easypaisa, JazzCash, Nayapay, Sadapay, and Upaisa). Content coverage spans cricket (IPL, PSL, WPL, MLC, ICC events), football, kabaddi, tennis, esports, and horse racing, with editorial sections for news, betting tips, and tournament statistics.

The underlying technology is a web-based content platform with affiliate tracking capabilities and integration of Google Analytics for traffic measurement. The platform does not operate a betting product of its own, does not hold customer funds, and does not require user accounts to access content. Its product surface is editorial: bookmaker reviews, comparison tables, payment-method guides, and promotional content. It does not offer a mobile app, SDK, or developer API.

The business model is affiliate referral revenue. BookiesPK is free to users; monetization occurs when users click through to partner bookmakers and register or deposit. The website lists and ranks 10+ bookmaker partners (1xBet, 1win, 10Cric, Stake, Megapari, 22Bet, Parimatch, BetWinner, Dafabet, Bettilt, ComeOn, among others) and earns commission or referral fees from these relationships. The company is privately held, domiciled in Pakistan, serves only the domestic market, and discloses no revenue, funding, or headcount data.

Name

Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

Legal name

Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

Website

https://hdip.com.pk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BookiesPK is an affiliate marketing platform that reviews and recommends online betting sites to Pakistani users, earning commissions from partner bookmakers through referral traffic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Sports Betting Affiliate Platform

akta.pro primary industry

Sportsbooks (Online & Mobile Operators) (MPAEACAA)

Keywords

• Online betting reviews
• Sports betting affiliate
• Bookmaker comparison
• Cricket betting tips
• Betting platform directory

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Affiliate Commissions: BookiesPK earns revenue through affiliate partnerships with online betting platforms. The site receives referral fees or commission payments when users sign up or deposit money on recommended bookmaker sites. This is the primary revenue model for the affiliate website.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BookiesPK is an online betting information and review platform that ranks and compares licensed international bookmakers accessible to Pakistani users, providing expert reviews, betting tips, cricket news, and payment method guides. The platform does not operate its own betting products but functions as an affiliate referral service that connects Pakistani users with third-party bookmakers via the hdip.com.pk / bookiespk.com website.

Product overview

BookiesPK (operated from hdip.com.pk) is an online betting information and review platform for the Pakistani market. The platform provides comparative reviews, betting guides, bonus information, and recommendations for online sports betting and casino gaming sites. It aggregates information about various bookmakers and betting platforms, offering users reviews of sportsbooks, betting apps, payment methods, and casino games. The platform does not operate its own betting products but serves as an informational resource and affiliate referral service connecting Pakistani users with licensed international betting operators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Assists users in discovering safe online betting sites in Pakistan with verified legal bookmakers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• 1xBetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner1xBet is reviewed and recommended on BookiesPK as a top betting site for Pakistani users. The review covers welcome bonuses (120% up to 70,000 PKR), payment methods including Easypaisa and JazzCash, cricket betting markets, and casino offerings.
• 1wincoreGTM or Marketing Partner1win is reviewed as a top bookmaker serving Pakistani users since 2018. The platform offers 500% welcome bonus up to 200,000 PKR, local payment methods, and extensive cricket betting coverage including PSL and IPL.
• 10CriccoreGTM or Marketing Partner10Cric is reviewed as a cricket-focused bookmaker with 150% welcome bonus up to 130,000 PKR. Features include competitive cricket odds, extensive betting markets, and loyalty program with 50 levels.
• StakemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStake is reviewed as a cryptocurrency-focused betting platform popular in Pakistan since 2024. Offers crypto deposits and withdrawals, weekly prizes up to 28,000,000 PKR, and fast anonymous transactions.
• MegaparicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMegapari is reviewed as a comprehensive betting platform serving Pakistani users since 2019. Offers 1,200+ daily matches, PSL/IPL betting focus, and local payment method support including Nayapay and Raast.
• 22BetmajorGTM or Marketing Partner22Bet is reviewed as a top bookmaker offering over 1,100 daily matches and extensive betting markets. Welcome bonus is 100% up to 35,000 PKR with support for multiple payment methods.
• ParimatchcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerParimatch is reviewed as a premier sportsbook for Pakistani players with 150% welcome bonus, over 1,400 daily sports matches, and strong cricket betting services including fantasy cricket.
• BetWinnermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBetWinner is reviewed as a leading betting website in Pakistan offering 100% welcome bonus up to 29,600 PKR, 68 payment methods, and coverage of 30+ sports including cricket and esports.
• DafabetmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDafabet is reviewed as a sportsbook designed for Pakistani users offering 160% welcome bonus up to 32,000 PKR, betting exchange features, and comprehensive PSL coverage.
• BettiltmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBettilt is reviewed as a top-tier bookmaker for Pakistani players offering 100% welcome bonus up to 139,000 PKR with free bet, 40+ sports coverage, and competitive odds.
• ComeOnmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerComeOn is reviewed as a solid choice for online betting in Pakistan with 100% welcome bonus up to 55,000 PKR, strong live cricket betting, and 50+ payment methods including local options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• SportsbookReview (SBR): US-rooted sportsbook review and ratings platform. Comparable to BookiesPK in business model (review-led affiliate referrals to sportsbooks) though serving primarily the US market rather than South Asia.
• OddsPortal: Odds comparison and bookmaker affiliate site covering multiple sports and regions. Highly comparable business model to BookiesPK: free content site monetized through bookmaker referral commissions, with similar SEO-driven acquisition.
• SmartBettingGuide: Sports betting tips and bookmaker affiliate site. Comparable content-led, free-to-user model that monetizes through bookmaker referrals, similar in scope and SEO-driven approach to BookiesPK.
• Oddschecker: Global odds comparison and bookmaker affiliate platform. Comparable to BookiesPK as a content-led affiliate site that drives betting signups via reviews, odds comparison, and bonus information, though Oddschecker operates across multiple geographies rather than Pakistan specifically.
• BettingExpert (Better Collective): Tipster and bookmaker affiliate platform under Better Collective. Comparable to BookiesPK's free betting tips, expert predictions, and bookmaker referral model, particularly its IPL/PSL coverage.
• Bookmaker Ratings: Global bookmaker review and rating site driving affiliate signups. Directly comparable to BookiesPK's review, ranking, and bonus-comparison format covering multiple international bookmakers.

Emerging players

• Cricket betting affiliate sites (e.g., CricketBettingAdvice): Cricket-focused bookmaker affiliate and tips site. Closely comparable to BookiesPK's cricket-first (IPL/PSL) content strategy and bookmaker referral monetization.
• GamblerPick (regional affiliate networks): Smaller, regional sports betting affiliate sites. Comparable in scale and business model to BookiesPK, often focused on a single Asian or South Asian market with similar localized payment-method coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Cricbuzz: Largest cricket news, live scores, and content platform in India/South Asia. Adjacent peer because BookiesPK also covers live cricket scores and cricket news as part of its funnel, though Cricbuzz is not primarily an affiliate-driven betting site.
• Better Collective: Publicly listed parent of multiple sports betting affiliate brands including BettingExpert. Comparable as a scaled affiliate marketing operator in the sports betting vertical, but significantly larger and operating across many geographies rather than a single regional niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hdip-prd

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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