"Zawa... Zawa..." Becomes a Race Name!? Drone Show and "Kaiji" Collaboration Event Held at "Banei Tokachi Oddspark Cup"
Oddspark Inc. held a collaboration event with the popular manga "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji" and a drone show with approximately 500 drones at the "Banei Tokachi Oddspark Cup" held at Obihiro Racecourse on April 26, 2026, attracting 4,206 visitors.
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Oddspark Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Toshikazu Takamatsu; hereinafter "Oddspark"), which operates the internet betting service site "Oddspark" (https://www.oddspark.com/) for public sports, sponsored all races, including the main race "20th Banei Tokachi Oddspark Cup," held at Obihiro Racecourse on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
On the day of the event, a collaboration event with the popular manga "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji" was held, featuring race names inspired by the work and various other projects, which energized the entire venue. Furthermore, after the races, the first-ever drone show at Obihiro Racecourse, involving approximately 500 drones, was conducted. 4,206 people attended, and Obihiro Racecourse was bustling with many visitors throughout the day.
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■ Event Report
"Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji" Collaboration Event
On the day, Oddspark sponsored all races, and races with Kaiji-inspired names such as "Zawa... Zawa..." and "It's chillingly cold!" were held, generating buzz on social media even before the event began. Collaboration events were held throughout the venue, and original goods, "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji x Banei Tokachi Oddspark Cup Original Clear File," distributed to the first 1,000 visitors, were highly popular, with long queues forming even before distribution started.
At the photo spot set up inside Obihiro Racecourse, where visitors could virtually experience the famous scene "Tonegawa's Baked Dogeza" from the work, many visitors came one after another, enjoying taking photos as they wished. Furthermore, a campaign was held where those who posted their photos on social media received "chillingly cold beer" or "chillingly cold juice." As a participatory event where visitors could experience the world of the work, it was bustling with many attendees.
In addition, a stage event featuring comedians Takashi Kanemitsu and Korya Medetena Ito Koudai included Kaiji-related impersonations, talks, and race predictions, attracting many spectators and creating a great atmosphere at the venue.
Many visitors lined up even before the start of the prize lottery exclusively for attendees, drawing much attention. Furthermore, a double-chance project based on the popular episode "Limited Rock-Paper-Scissors" from the work was also implemented, and participants were seen engrossed in an experience akin to the world of Kaiji.
Oddspark Presents Banei Tokachi Drone Show "Flowering Banei"
The drone show held after all races concluded began from a dark state, opening with an impressive production where the Banei Tokachi logo floated in the night sky. Subsequently, a seasonal scene unfolded, with cherry blossom petals dancing and a single cherry tree being depicted.
Furthermore, the powerful race scenes, depicting the breathing and expressions of Banei horses, and gate scenes, led to dynamic race scenes. The powerful sight of climbing the slope and the heated development before the goal, unique to Banei horse racing, were depicted with dynamic light effects, captivating the eyes of the visitors.
Then, with a production that brilliantly colored the night sky, the show reached its climax, and the venue was filled with emotion as the first drone show at Obihiro Racecourse concluded.
Spectators commented, "I came to the racecourse after a long time because of this event. I enjoyed both watching the races and the drone show."
© Red Cliff
Oddspark will continue to promote the appeal of public sports, including Banei horse racing, and contribute to regional revitalization through various projects.
■ About Oddspark Inc.
Oddspark Inc. is a subsidiary of SB Players Inc., which provides solutions for government and local public organizations, and operates "Oddspark," an internet betting service site for public sports. The company is entrusted with the sale of betting tickets for public sports (local horse racing, bicycle racing, and auto racing) from local public organizations nationwide, providing safe and convenient services. In addition, it offers rich content distribution such as prediction information and race videos, and has partnered with many financial institutions and payment services to create an environment that can be used by various customers.
Moving forward, the company will continue to promote the expansion of betting ticket sales through its internet betting service and contribute to the revitalization of local communities by returning a portion of its profits to various fields such as livestock promotion and regional industrial development.
["Oddspark" Service Site]
- Smartphone: https://sp.oddspark.com/
- App: https://www.oddspark.com/mem
On the day of the event, a collaboration event with the popular manga "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji" was held, featuring race names inspired by the work and various other projects, which energized the entire venue. Furthermore, after the races, the first-ever drone show at Obihiro Racecourse, involving approximately 500 drones, was conducted. 4,206 people attended, and Obihiro Racecourse was bustling with many visitors throughout the day.
© Red Cliff
■ Event Report
"Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji" Collaboration Event
On the day, Oddspark sponsored all races, and races with Kaiji-inspired names such as "Zawa... Zawa..." and "It's chillingly cold!" were held, generating buzz on social media even before the event began. Collaboration events were held throughout the venue, and original goods, "Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji x Banei Tokachi Oddspark Cup Original Clear File," distributed to the first 1,000 visitors, were highly popular, with long queues forming even before distribution started.
At the photo spot set up inside Obihiro Racecourse, where visitors could virtually experience the famous scene "Tonegawa's Baked Dogeza" from the work, many visitors came one after another, enjoying taking photos as they wished. Furthermore, a campaign was held where those who posted their photos on social media received "chillingly cold beer" or "chillingly cold juice." As a participatory event where visitors could experience the world of the work, it was bustling with many attendees.
In addition, a stage event featuring comedians Takashi Kanemitsu and Korya Medetena Ito Koudai included Kaiji-related impersonations, talks, and race predictions, attracting many spectators and creating a great atmosphere at the venue.
Many visitors lined up even before the start of the prize lottery exclusively for attendees, drawing much attention. Furthermore, a double-chance project based on the popular episode "Limited Rock-Paper-Scissors" from the work was also implemented, and participants were seen engrossed in an experience akin to the world of Kaiji.
Oddspark Presents Banei Tokachi Drone Show "Flowering Banei"
The drone show held after all races concluded began from a dark state, opening with an impressive production where the Banei Tokachi logo floated in the night sky. Subsequently, a seasonal scene unfolded, with cherry blossom petals dancing and a single cherry tree being depicted.
Furthermore, the powerful race scenes, depicting the breathing and expressions of Banei horses, and gate scenes, led to dynamic race scenes. The powerful sight of climbing the slope and the heated development before the goal, unique to Banei horse racing, were depicted with dynamic light effects, captivating the eyes of the visitors.
Then, with a production that brilliantly colored the night sky, the show reached its climax, and the venue was filled with emotion as the first drone show at Obihiro Racecourse concluded.
Spectators commented, "I came to the racecourse after a long time because of this event. I enjoyed both watching the races and the drone show."
© Red Cliff
Oddspark will continue to promote the appeal of public sports, including Banei horse racing, and contribute to regional revitalization through various projects.
■ About Oddspark Inc.
Oddspark Inc. is a subsidiary of SB Players Inc., which provides solutions for government and local public organizations, and operates "Oddspark," an internet betting service site for public sports. The company is entrusted with the sale of betting tickets for public sports (local horse racing, bicycle racing, and auto racing) from local public organizations nationwide, providing safe and convenient services. In addition, it offers rich content distribution such as prediction information and race videos, and has partnered with many financial institutions and payment services to create an environment that can be used by various customers.
Moving forward, the company will continue to promote the expansion of betting ticket sales through its internet betting service and contribute to the revitalization of local communities by returning a portion of its profits to various fields such as livestock promotion and regional industrial development.
["Oddspark" Service Site]
- Smartphone: https://sp.oddspark.com/
- App: https://www.oddspark.com/mem