Racing Card Derby™
- Founded
- 2011-01-01 in Queensland, Australia
- Headquarters
- Queensland, Australia
- Phone
- +61 7 5522 6559
Racing Card Derby™ is an innovative developer of casino and electronic-based gaming products, best known for its flagship hybrid table game that combines the excitement of horse racing with traditional card play. The game uses a standard 52‑card deck; the dealer draws cards to simulate a horse race on an LCD monitor, creating a unique, interactive experience aimed at drawing new players to casino tables. Racing Card Derby™ is currently approved in multiple gaming jurisdictions and is offered in six languages across nine countries worldwide. The parent entity, RCD Holdings Limited, was incorporated in Queensland, Australia on 1 February 2011 as a public company. The company’s debut product earned recognition at the prestigious Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in 2012, winning third place for Best New Table Game. In addition to the core Racing Card Derby™ table game, the company developed Knockout Baccarat, a side‑bet variant that adds multiple wagering options to the classic baccarat game. The company positions itself as a developer of both table‑game and electronic gaming solutions, though its primary focus remains physical casino table games. Little public information exists about the company’s internal operations, executive team, or recent performance, suggesting it operates as a small, privately held enterprise with limited media exposure.
Detailed Review
Racing Card Derby™ entered the market as a niche product designed to rejuvenate interest in traditional casino table games by blending a familiar racing theme with card mechanics. The game’s core mechanic involves a dealer drawing cards from a standard deck to determine the progress of mechanical or virtual horses on an LCD screen, effectively creating a live, random racing outcome that players bet on. This hybrid approach was noted at G2E 2011 as a novel concept that could attract both racing enthusiasts and card players.
The company’s other key product, Knockout Baccarat, is a side‑bet game that layers additional betting options onto standard baccarat hands. It aims to increase excitement and provide more playing choices for what was, even in the early 2010s, the fastest-growing casino table game worldwide.
Despite the promising reception at G2E 2012, the company has maintained a very low public profile. Corporate filings for RCD Holdings Limited (ACN 149 200 733) indicate the company is still registered in Queensland, Australia, but its current active status and financial health are not clearly documented in open sources. No independent headcount figures, partnership announcements, or product updates have been found in recent years. The official website remains live but appears static, with no news or press section. The company’s limited digital footprint suggests it may have pivoted to a licensing model or become dormant.
Key Products
Racing Card Derby™
Flagship casino table game combining horse racing simulation with card drawing. Dealer draws from a 52‑card deck to determine virtual horse movement on an LCD monitor. Awarded 3rd place Best New Table Game at G2E 2012.
Knockout Baccarat
Baccarat side‑bet game that adds multiple wagering options to standard baccarat hands, designed to enhance player engagement and table revenue.