Porthole

What Porthole does

Porthole operates the Thai-language online gambling brand "got289" out of portholerestaurant.com, targeting Thai-speaking consumers with a direct-to-consumer web platform that spans online slots, casino games, online lottery, and other games. The product is browser-based, available 24/7 across desktop, tablet, and mobile without requiring an app install, and is differentiated by a zero-minimum deposit model, a 1-baht minimum bet, and direct True Wallet (True Money) integration that allows deposits and withdrawals for users without traditional bank accounts. The slot library exceeds 100 licensed titles, anchored by PG SLOT and other certified providers, with a reported average slot RTP of 96.8%, baccarat house edge of 1.06%, and blackjack RTP of 99.54%.

The platform is monetized through the house edge on its game portfolio, supplemented by a promotional system with multiplier bonuses starting at x2.5, and is operated under dual offshore gaming licenses (Kahnawake Gaming Commission and Antigua and Barbuda) with GLI game-fairness certification, monthly Ernst & Young odds and financial audits, and a 600 million baht Lloyd's of London insurance policy covering player winnings. Responsible-gambling features are certified by the Responsible Gambling Council, and customer service training is certified by the Customer Service Institute of Australia. Reported scale is 458,364 monthly active users since beginning operations in 2010; no revenue, funding, headcount, ownership, or management information is disclosed, which constitutes a material data gap for diligence.

The go-to-market is search-led, relying on Thai-language SEO content and a dedicated promotions page rather than paid channels or app stores, and the company serves a single national market (Thailand) within Southeast Asia. No M&A, funding, leadership, or product-launch events are recorded in the available data, and the business operates in a legal grey zone given Thai restrictions on most online gambling activity, making regulatory and jurisdictional risk the dominant consideration for any investor evaluation.

Name

Porthole

Website

https://portholerestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Porthole operates got289, a Thai-language direct-to-consumer online gambling web platform offering 100+ licensed slots, casino, and lottery games to Thai consumers, monetized via house edge and distinguished by zero-minimum True Wallet deposits and dual offshore licensing (Kahnawake, Antigua and Barbuda).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210)

akta.pro primary industry

Real-Money Online Casino Operators (RNG Slots & Table Games) (MPAEABAA)

Keywords

• Online slot gaming
• Online casino betting
• Digital gambling platform
• Thai lottery betting
• E-wallet gambling payments

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gambling House Edge: Revenue generated from house edge on various casino games including slots (RTP 96.8% average), baccarat (House Edge 1.06%), and blackjack (RTP 99.54%). The platform takes the difference between player bets and payouts.
2. Slot Game Revenue: Revenue from slot game transactions across multiple game providers including PG SLOT and other licensed game studios, with house maintaining RTP percentages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Porthole operates the got289 online gambling platform from portholerestaurant.com, a direct-access (no-agent) web-based service targeting Thai-speaking consumers with four core verticals: online slots, casino games, lottery betting, and other games. The platform processes automated deposits and withdrawals via True Wallet and bank transfer with no minimum thresholds, supports bets starting from 1 baht, and serves 458,364 monthly active users since 2010.

Product overview

got289 is a Thai online gambling platform operating on portholerestaurant.com, featuring a multi-product portfolio including online slots, casino games, lottery, and other games. The platform operates as a direct-access gambling site with no agent intermediaries, offering automated deposit/withdrawal systems via True Wallet and bank transfers with no minimum thresholds starting from 1 baht bets. Key features include an Auto Spin function, over 100 slot game titles from licensed providers like PG SLOT, and various promotional programs. The platform is accessible 24 hours across devices (mobile, tablet, desktop) with a web-based interface requiring no additional application installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• got289 Online Slot Platform Web-based online slot gambling offering 100+ licensed slot titles from providers including PG SLOT, with bets starting at 1 baht, no minimum deposit or withdrawal, and an Auto Spin feature for continuous play. Targeted at Thai-speaking individual gambling enthusiasts.
• got289 Online Casino Online casino gaming service available 24/7 via the got289 browser platform, including Baccarat (1.06% house edge) and Blackjack (99.54% RTP), accessed without app installation. Targeted at Thai-speaking individual gambling enthusiasts.
• got289 Online Lottery Online lottery betting service offered on the got289 platform, accessible 24/7 via browser with True Wallet and bank-account deposit/withdrawal support and no minimum thresholds. Targeted at Thai-speaking individual gambling enthusiasts.
• got289 Other Games Additional online gaming options beyond slots, casino, and lottery available on the got289 web platform, accessible via the same 24/7 browser interface and the same True Wallet/bank payment rails. Targeted at Thai-speaking individual gambling enthusiasts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average slot RTP of 96.8% with monthly Ernst & Young audits
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Kahnawake Gaming CommissioncoreOthers · 1 January 2010Licensing and regulatory oversight body for online gambling operations, providing regulatory legitimacy and player dispute resolution framework.
• Antigua and BarbudacoreOthers · 1 January 2010Licensing authority for online gambling, providing international regulatory compliance and operational authorization.
• Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)coreOthers · 1 January 2010Independent testing laboratory providing certification for game fairness and player protection standards.
• Lloyd's of LondoncoreOthersInsurance provider covering player winnings with 600 million baht financial guarantee, ensuring player fund protection.
• Ernst & YoungcoreOthersExternal auditor conducting monthly financial audits and monthly game odds verification, plus quarterly financial statement reviews.
• GamCareminorOthersResponsible gambling support organization providing assistance to users with gambling problems through counseling and resources.
• Gambling TherapyminorOthersInternational problem gambling support service providing help and resources to individuals affected by problematic gambling behavior.
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)supportingOthersUK regulatory body providing Client Money Protection framework for separating player funds from operational funds.
• Responsible Gambling Council (RGC)supportingOthersCertification body for responsible gambling tools including Self-Exclusion, Deposit Limits, and Reality Check features.
• Customer Service Institute of Australia (CSIA)supportingOthersTraining certification provider for customer service team with Professional Customer Service Certificate programs and quarterly training.
• PG SLOTcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary slot game provider providing licensed slot games with verified RTP rates, regularly updated with new game titles monthly.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bet365: Global gambling incumbent offering casino, slots, and sportsbook; relevant as a scaled benchmark for product breadth and regulatory compliance posture in the broader online gambling category.

Others

• PG Soft (Pocket Games Soft): Mobile slot game provider whose games are integrated into got289's platform; a key upstream content supplier rather than competitor, but critical to product parity.
• Pragmatic Play: Major iGaming content provider (slots, live casino) commonly integrated into Asian-facing operators; representative of the upstream content ecosystem got289 depends on.
• True Money (True Wallet): Thai e-wallet provider whose wallet rails are the primary payment infrastructure for got289; critical ecosystem dependency rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• 1xBet: Global online gambling brand with strong Southeast Asia presence, offering casino, slots, and a wide range of payment options including e-wallets — competes for the same Thai underbanked slot player segment.
• Dafabet: Pan-Asian licensed online gambling operator (slots, casino, sportsbook) with significant Thai customer base; comparable vertical product mix and offshore-licensed operating posture.
• 918Kiss / MEGA888: Long-established Southeast Asian online slot and casino platforms that serve underbanked players through agent networks and e-wallet payments, directly comparable to got289's slot-led, Thai-focused D2C model.
• W88: Asia-focused online gambling operator offering casino, slots, and sportsbook with Thai/Indonesian/Vietnamese localization — competes in the same Thai-language slot segment as got289.
• BK8: Asian-market online gambling operator with casino, slots, and sportsbook targeting Thai, Malaysian, and Indonesian players via e-wallet integrations and local-language UX — closely analogous operating model.

Regional players

• LuckyNiki: Asia-focused online casino with slot-led product; comparable slot-and-wallet product surface though historically more focused on Japan/Korea than Thailand specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/porthole

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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