What NEXT MOVE does

NEXT MOVE is the corporate entity behind the 8DAY brand, an online gambling platform established in 2016 and targeting Vietnamese and broader Asian consumer markets. The platform operates as a one-stop gambling destination offering sports betting, live casino, lottery, slot games, fish shooting, card games, and cockfighting (with live streams from arenas such as Thomo, C1, Savan, and WS168). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the official website (8day8.com.co), native iOS and Android applications, backup domains, and an extensive official agent (đại lý chính thức) network designed to circumvent Vietnamese internet blocking. Marketing is amplified through an active Telegram channel (@nhacai8day), blog content, and a large cross-promotional partner-brand network (vic88, fo88, zo88, max79, debet, and many others).

The underlying product is a content aggregator rather than a proprietary gaming engine: 8DAY integrates games from 29+ providers including Pragmatic Play, Microgaming, Jili, TP, JDB, KA, and Next Spin, delivering more than 1,000 unique game titles across 29+ slot halls. Security is described in marketing terms as "modern encryption," and transaction processing is positioned as fast (1-3 minute deposits, 5-15 minute withdrawals). The platform claims recognition from four offshore gambling authorities — Pagcor, the Malta Gaming Authority, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission, and Curacao eGaming — though none of these are primary-market licenses in Vietnam or Japan.

The business model is transaction-based: 8DAY takes a house edge / commission on bets placed across its verticals. Promotional mechanics include an 88K VND welcome bonus, first-deposit match up to 100% (capped at 8.888K VND), weekly cashback of 5-10%, daily reload bonuses, and a referral commission of up to 60% of referred-player revenue. The registered corporate entity NEXT MOVE lists only 6 employees and a Tokyo (Shibuya) address, while the operational headquarters is reported in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — a structural mismatch that suggests the platform is operated through a separate operational vehicle not captured in this entity's headcount. No revenue, ARR, funding, or ownership data is disclosed.

Name

NEXT MOVE

Legal name

8DAY

Website

https://nextmove.jp.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NEXT MOVE is the corporate entity behind 8DAY, an online gambling aggregator platform targeting Vietnamese and broader Asian consumer markets with sports betting, casino, slots, lottery, and cockfighting via web, mobile apps, and an agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling and Betting

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

iCasino Compliance, KYC/AML & Responsible Gaming Services (MPAEABAN), Online Poker Operators (Real-Money) (MPAEAEAC)

Keywords

• Online gambling platform
• Sports betting
• Online casino
• Slot games
• Fish shooting games

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

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

Revenue model

1. Online Gambling and Betting: Revenue generated from various gambling activities including sports betting, online casino, lottery, slot games, fish shooting games, card games, and cockfighting. Players place bets and the platform takes a commission on transactions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

8DAY is a one-stop online entertainment and gambling platform offering sports betting, live casino with live dealers, lottery (lô đề), slot games (nổ hũ), fish shooting (bắn cá), traditional card games (game bài), and cockfighting (đá gà). The platform serves Vietnamese and Asian players via a website, mobile apps, and an authorized agent network, with over 1,000 game versions from 29+ providers.

Product overview

8DAY is an online entertainment platform offering a unified product that includes casino games, sports betting, lottery, slot games, fish shooting, card games, and cockfighting. The platform operates as a one-stop gambling destination without a modular architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Betting (Thể Thao) Online sports betting product for Vietnamese and Asian users, covering football, basketball, esports, and other sports with wagering markets and odds.
• Live Casino Online live casino with professional dealers streamed via modern livestream technology, offering authentic casino gameplay for registered members.
• Lottery (Xổ Số / Lô Đề) Online lottery and number game product for Vietnamese players, including traditional lottery (lô đề) and kèo tài xỉu style number betting with high payout ratios.
• Slot Games (Nổ Hũ) Online slot machine product offering over 29 slot halls with 1,000+ unique game versions from multiple established providers, including a jackpot mechanism with values reaching thousands of billions of VND.
• Fish Shooting (Bắn Cá) Online fish shooting (bắn cá) arcade-style betting game for Vietnamese and Asian players, supplied by multiple providers in the platform's game portfolio.
• Card Games (Game Bài) Online traditional card games product (game bài) including mạt chược (mahjong) variants and other Vietnamese/Asian card games for registered members.
• Cockfighting (Đá Gà) Online cockfighting (đá gà) betting product streaming live matches from reputable cockfighting arenas such as Thomo, C1, Savan, and WS168, available to registered members.
• E-Sports Betting E-sports betting product covering competitive video gaming tournaments and matches, targeting Vietnamese and Asian online gambling enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transaction processing time: deposits in 1-3 minutes, withdrawals in 5-15 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Pagcor (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation)coreOthersInternational gambling authority providing licensing and regulatory oversight. Recognized as safe and operationally guaranteed by Pagcor alongside other international organizations.
• MGA (Malta Gaming Authority)coreOthersReputable international gambling regulatory body providing licensing and operational certification for the platform.
• Isle of Man Gambling Supervision CommissioncoreOthersEstablished gambling regulatory authority providing operational licensing and safety certification.
• Curacao eGamingcoreOthersInternational online gambling licensing authority providing regulatory certification for the platform.
• Pragmatic PlaymajorTechnology or IntegrationMajor game provider partnership supplying slot games and casino content to the platform. One of the leading online slot and live casino game providers globally.
• MicrogamingmajorTechnology or IntegrationEstablished game provider supplying casino and slot games. One of the pioneering online gaming software providers with extensive game library.
• JilimajorTechnology or IntegrationGame provider supplying various online gaming content including slots and fishing games to the platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dafabet: Established Asia-facing online gambling and sportsbook operator licensed in multiple jurisdictions, offering casino, sports, slots, and live dealer content. Comparable to 8DAY in geographic focus on Asian markets, multi-licensing posture, and broad product offering including niche Asian verticals.
• 188BET: Asia-focused online gambling and sportsbook operator with significant Vietnamese market exposure, offering casino, sports betting, and live dealer games. Comparable to 8DAY in target market (Vietnam emphasis), regulated licensing profile, and product breadth across sports and casino verticals.
• M88: Vietnam and Southeast Asia-focused online gambling and sportsbook operator offering casino, sports betting, slots, and live dealer content. Highly comparable to 8DAY in primary Vietnamese market focus, multi-vertical product offering, and reliance on agent/affiliate distribution.
• W88: Long-established online gambling and sportsbook operator with deep focus on Vietnamese and broader Southeast Asian markets, offering casino, sports, slots, and live dealer content. Highly comparable to 8DAY in target market (Vietnam-first), product breadth, and use of agent networks to maintain access in restricted jurisdictions.
• FUN88: Asia-rooted online gambling operator with strong presence in Vietnam, India, Thailand, and other Asian markets, offering sportsbook, casino, slots, and live dealer content. Comparable to 8DAY in target geography, multi-vertical product mix, and use of regional payment rails.
• VN88: Vietnamese-market-specific online gambling and sportsbook brand with sports betting, casino, slots, and live dealer offerings. Comparable to 8DAY in Vietnam-first target market, product mix, and Vietnamese-language brand positioning.
• BK8: Major Southeast Asia-focused online gambling and sportsbook brand sponsoring football clubs, offering casino, sports betting, slots, and live dealer games. Comparable to 8DAY in Vietnamese/Southeast Asian target market, multi-vertical product mix, and reliance on aggressive bonus/affiliate economics.

Others

• Pragmatic Play: Major iGaming content provider supplying slots, live casino, and bingo games to operators including 8DAY. Relevant as a strategic content partner rather than a competitor, and indicative of the upstream supplier ecosystem 8DAY depends on for its game portfolio.

Emerging players

• Melbet: Online gambling and sportsbook operator with growing Southeast Asian presence including Vietnam, offering casino, sports, slots, and live dealer content with aggressive bonus/affiliate economics. Comparable to 8DAY in target market overlap, product mix, and reliance on promotional commissions for player acquisition.

Broad incumbents

• 1xBet: Large global online gambling and sportsbook operator with extensive Asian market presence including Vietnam, offering sports betting, casino, live dealer, slots, and a very broad game portfolio. Comparable to 8DAY in product breadth, Asian market exposure, and partnership with major game providers, though significantly larger and more geographically diversified.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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