Kaiji-themed Race Names?! Drone Show and 'Kaiji' Collaboration Event Held at 'Banei Tokachi Odds Park Cup'

Odds Park Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Toshikazu Takamatsu; hereinafter 'Odds Park'), which operates 'Odds Park' (https://www.oddspark.com/), an internet betting service site for public competitions, sponsored all races, including the main race 'The 20th Banei Tokachi Odds Park 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, enlivening the entire venue. Furthermore, after the races, a drone show with approximately 500 drones, the first of its kind at Obihiro Racecourse, was conducted. A total of 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, Odds Park sponsored all races, and races with Kaiji-themed names such as 'Zawa... Zawa...' and 'It's chillingly cold!' were held, generating buzz on social media even before the event began. The collaboration event unfolded throughout the venue, and the original goods 'Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji x Banei Tokachi Odds Park Cup Original Clear File,' distributed to the first 1,000 visitors, proved highly popular, with long queues forming even before distribution started.

At the photo spot set up within Obihiro Racecourse, where visitors could virtually experience the famous scene 'Tonegawa's Dogeza' from the work, many visitors came one after another, enjoying taking photos as they pleased. Additionally, a campaign was held where participants who posted their photos on social media received 'chillingly cold beer' or 'chillingly cold juice.' As an interactive event where visitors could experience the world of the work, it attracted many people.

Furthermore, a stage event featuring comedians Takashi Kanemitsu and Korya Medetee Na Ito Koudai included Kaiji-related impersonations, talks, and race predictions, drawing a large audience and creating great excitement at the venue.

Many visitors lined up before the start of the prize lottery exclusively for attendees, showing great interest. Moreover, a double-chance event modeled after the popular episode 'Limited Janken' from the work was also held, with participants enthusiastically experiencing the world of Kaiji.

Odds Park Presents Banei Tokachi Drone Show 'Flowering Banei'

The drone show, held after all races on the day, began in darkness, opening with an impressive display of the Banei Tokachi logo floating in the night sky. Subsequently, a seasonal scene unfolded, with cherry blossom petals dancing and a single cherry tree being depicted.

Following the breathing and expressions of the Banei horses and the gate scene, the show transitioned to dynamic race scenes. The powerful sight of horses climbing the slope and the heated competition before the finish line, unique to Banei horse racing, were dynamically portrayed with light effects, captivating the attention of visitors.

The show then reached its climax with a spectacular display of lights in the night sky, 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.'

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Odds Park will continue to promote the appeal of public competitions, including Banei horse racing, and contribute to regional revitalization through various projects.

About Odds Park Co., Ltd.

Odds Park Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of SB Players Corporation, which provides solutions for administrative and local governments, and operates 'Odds Park,' an internet betting service site for public competitions. The company is entrusted with the sale of betting tickets for public competitions (local horse racing, bicycle racing, auto racing) from local governments nationwide, providing safe and convenient services. It also delivers rich content such as prediction information and race videos and has partnered with many financial institutions and payment services to create an environment accessible to a wide range of 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 the development of regional industries.

['Odds Park' Service Site]

-Smartphone: https://sp.oddspark.com/

-App: https://www.oddspark.com/mem