Location: Japan
Sega Sammy nears agreement to merge with GAN
GAN this week announced that Sega Sammy Holdings, through its affiliated entity Sega Sammy Creation, is nearing completion of procurement... more
Sega Sammy’s FY25 sales hit by decline in pachinko but new gaming segment shows promise
The new gaming business segment of Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings showed positive signs in its first year of operations, generating sales of... more
MGM increases Osaka IR equity investment to $3 billion but bullish on expected returns
MGM Resorts International revealed Thursday that it has increased its projected investment into its Japan integrated resort project in... more
Konami seen generating strong cash flows in foreseeable future after regaining post-COVID earnings power
Japan’s Konami Group is expected to continue generating healthy cash flow in the immediate future thanks to the post-COVID recovery of all... more
Light & Wonder CEO bullish on third quarter and beyond
“We continue to see stability and resilience,” said Light & Wonder CEO Matt Wilson, applauding his company’s third-quarter earnings. He... more
Pachinko-style gambling is helping seniors’ brains in Japan
Long associated with semi-legal gambling in Japan, the shrinking pachinko industry may get a new lease on life thanks to a surprising... more
Japan’s first casino resort likely to open in late 2030, media report says
Japan’s first casino resort is likely to open in the western city of Osaka in late 2030 as a main operator is planning to waive its... more
Japan’s Sega Sammy hails strength of newly formed Gaming business segment as 2Q24 profit soars
Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings pointed to strong sales growth and a move into profit from its recently formed gaming business, despite... more
Okada Manila operator terminates deal to acquire Cebu’s Emerald Bay
Okada Manila operator Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc (TRLEI) said Monday it had terminated an agreement to acquire a... more
Focus on Aruze: New leadership emphasizes the ‘global’ in Aruze operations
With production centers in the Far East and a growing presence on casino floors in America and beyond, Aruze Gaming Global aims to live up... more
