ボートピア釧路, Off-track boat racing betting facility in Kushiro, Japan.
Boat Pia Kushiro is an off-track betting venue for boat racing located in Kushiro on Hokkaido island. The facility features a system of display screens and digital panels throughout the space where races from tracks across Japan are broadcast in real time.
The venue opened in 1994 as the first off-track boat racing betting location on Hokkaido island. It was established through a partnership aimed at bringing racing entertainment to the region and generating local revenue.
The venue represents the Japanese boat racing culture, offering local residents and visitors opportunities to participate in maritime sports entertainment.
Visitors can use free shuttle buses that run between Kushiro Station and the facility during regular operating hours. This transportation option makes reaching the location straightforward without needing your own vehicle.
The facility utilized satellite communication technology to broadcast race footage through digital compression, reducing transmission costs significantly.
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