yab

What yab does

YaBo Sports (亚博体育) is an online sports betting and entertainment platform founded in 2014, operating under Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and UK Gambling Commission (GC) licenses. The platform serves sports enthusiasts and bettors globally — primarily Chinese-speaking markets and international sports wagering users — offering wagering on 500+ leagues across football, basketball, tennis, F1, UFC, golf, NHL, and esports. Its core products are the YaBo Sports mobile app (iOS, Android, APK direct download), a Windows/Mac PC client, and a responsive web platform, all synchronized across devices.

The technology stack is built on a multi-platform streaming and betting infrastructure using global CDN acceleration to deliver sub-500ms real-time score updates and 1080P HD live streaming with multi-signal switching. The platform integrates third-party professional sports data feeds from Opta and StatsBomb for analytics, applies 256-bit SSL encryption for transaction security, and supports deposits and withdrawals via bank cards, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and USDT cryptocurrency. The platform's claimed scale metrics include 5-12 million registered users, coverage of 30+ countries, and 99.9% system uptime.

YaBo Sports generates revenue through transaction fees on sports wagers across multiple betting markets (match outcomes, odds, Asian handicap, over/under), house edge on casino games (baccarat, slots, lottery, fishing games), and promotional deposits including a 100% first-deposit welcome bonus up to ¥1,000 and recurring weekly cashback. The company operates as a privately held, product-led growth business with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or executive leadership details, and no public revenue or funding figures. Notable data gaps include conflicting registered user counts, a firmographic headcount of 8 that is inconsistent with the operational footprint, and the absence of independently verifiable league partnership terms.

Name

yab

Legal name

亚博体育官网

Website

https://yab-app.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

YaBo Sports (亚博体育) is a Malta MGA and UK GC-licensed online sports betting and entertainment platform offering mobile and PC wagering, live HD streaming, real-time scores, and casino gaming across 500+ sports leagues to consumers in 30+ countries, primarily Chinese-speaking markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Sports Betting

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Sportsbook Platform & PAM Providers (B2B) (MPAEACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Data-Driven/Interactive Streams (Stats Overlays, Alternate Feeds) (MPAKAOAH), Sports Data/Stats & Betting Rights Distribution (Official Data Feeds) (MPABAJAL), Data Platforms, BI/Reporting & Player Analytics (CDP/Attribution) (MPAEAKAI)

Keywords

• Sports betting platform
• Live sports streaming
• Online casino gaming
• Real-time sports scores
• Sports data analytics

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sports Betting/Tournament Wagering: Commission-based revenue from sports betting transactions across football, basketball, tennis, F1 and other sports. Users place bets on match outcomes, odds, and various betting markets. Platform takes a transaction fee/take rate from each wager.
2. Casino/Gaming Entertainment: Live dealer games including baccarat, slot machines, lottery, and fishing games generating revenue from house edge and gaming transactions.
3. Promotional Deposits and Welcome Bonuses: First deposit bonuses (100% match up to specified limits), weekly cashback, and special event promotions that drive user deposit retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

YaBo Sports operates a unified sports content and entertainment platform offering real-time sports betting, 1080P HD live streaming of 500+ global sports leagues, real-time score updates with sub-500ms latency, professional data analytics integrated from Opta and StatsBomb, and casino gaming including baccarat, slots, lottery, and fishing games. The service is delivered through iOS/Android mobile apps, a PC desktop client, and a responsive web platform, targeting sports enthusiasts primarily across Chinese-speaking markets and international sports betting users.

Product overview

亚博体育 (YaBo Sports) is a unified sports content and entertainment platform offering real-time sports betting, live streaming, and sports analytics services. The core product is the YaBo Sports mobile APP, which integrates live streaming via the '赛事直播' module, sports news aggregation through '体育资讯', and real-time odds comparison via the '赔率中心' module. Users can also access services via the PC client for desktop betting and streaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YaBo Sports APP (亚博体育APP) Mobile application for iOS (iOS 12.0+) and Android (6.0+) providing live sports streaming, real-time scores, sports betting services, push notifications, and casino entertainment for 500+ sporting events including Premier League, NBA, La Liga, Serie A, and Grand Slam tennis. Available via App Store, Google Play, and direct APK download.
• Live Sports Streaming (赛事直播) High-definition live streaming service with 1080P quality, multi-signal switching, professional commentary, and sub-3-second latency using global CDN acceleration. Covers 500+ sports leagues and events.
• PC Client (PC客户端) Desktop application for Windows and Mac providing full-featured sports betting and live streaming services on personal computers, with data synchronization across devices.
• Casino/Gaming Entertainment (真人娱乐) Live dealer and online casino games including live baccarat, slot machines, lottery, and fishing games, generating revenue from house edge and gaming transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sub-500ms real-time score update latency
• +4 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

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 英超联赛 (Premier League)coreOthersOfficial partner providing access to live scores, streaming, and betting markets for Premier League matches. Premier League is one of the world's most-watched football leagues with global fanbase.
• NBAcoreOthersOfficial partner for basketball coverage including live games, scores, and statistics. NBA is a major sports property in Chinese markets.
• UEFAcoreOthersPartnership with UEFA for European football competitions including Champions League, Europa League coverage.
• ATP巡回赛 (ATP Tour)minorOthersPartnership for tennis tour coverage including Grand Slams and ATP Tour events.
• Formula 1minorOthersOfficial partner for Formula 1 racing coverage including live timing, race results, and driver statistics.
• UFCminorOthersPartnership for MMA coverage including fight cards, results, and fighter statistics.
• PGA TourminorOthersPartnership for professional golf tour coverage including major championships and weekly events.
• NHLminorOthersPartnership for National Hockey League coverage including live games and player statistics.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 1xBet: Russian-origin online sportsbook and casino heavily focused on CIS, Asian, and emerging markets with multi-currency and crypto support — overlapping YaBo's geographic and product positioning.
• Dafabet: Asian-focused online sportsbook and casino licensed in the Philippines and Curaçao — direct competitor for Chinese-speaking bettors with similar Premier League/UEFA sponsorship strategies.
• SBOBET (SBOTOP): Asia-headquartered online sportsbook with strong football and Asian handicap markets — directly comparable in target customer base, content partnerships, and Asian-market sportsbook proposition.
• Pinnacle: Sharp-style online sportsbook with global reach and reduced-margin model — competes with YaBo on the same football, basketball, and tennis markets with differentiated odds value.
• Fun88: Asia-facing online sportsbook and casino with Premier League and NBA sponsorships — competing head-to-head for the same Chinese-speaking and pan-Asian bettor segments.
• Stake.com: Crypto-native sportsbook and casino with USDT and a strong emerging-market footprint — comparable to YaBo in multi-rail payments, sports streaming, and casino bundle.
• M88 (Mansion88): Asia-targeted online sportsbook with Premier League and European football sponsorships — direct competitor for Chinese-speaking bettors with overlapping content and product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Betway: Global online sportsbook and casino with multi-jurisdiction licensing and Premier League/UEFA sponsorships — competing on the same premium sports content and regulated-market positioning.
• Bet365: The world's largest privately-held online sportsbook with global coverage of football, basketball, tennis, and F1 — competing directly with YaBo for cross-market bettors and live streaming audiences.
• William Hill: UK-licensed legacy sportsbook now part of a global operator — comparable in regulated-market sportsbook offering, football/horse racing focus, and MGA/UK GC licensure footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yabapp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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