Sankyo Q1 sales fall 39% to ¥33.6bn as pachinko demand weakens
The supplier has retained its FY27 earnings guidance despite lower machine volumes, while introducing reduced pachinko pricing as parlors become more selective over new installations.
The supplier has retained its FY27 earnings guidance despite lower machine volumes, while introducing reduced pachinko pricing as parlors become more selective over new installations.
Gaming and pachislot growth helped lift first-quarter earnings as the company kept its full-year guidance unchanged.
Overall revenues reached JP¥129.5bn, largely driven by a strong digital entertainment sector performance.
The amendment increases Japan’s list of eligible overseas races from 32 to 116, although individual markets remain subject to ministerial approval and Japanese participation.
South Korea's foreigners-only casino sector has voiced concerns over plans to increase its tourism fund contribution, arguing the move could reduce investment capacity just as regional competition intensifies ahead of Japan's Osaka integrated resort.
Long-term value matters more than short-term spikes: Affiliates that focus only on emotional moments risk attracting low-retention users, while those building lasting audiences create more sustainable growth.
An AdSense policy update taking effect on August 10 will let Authorized Buyers place gambling ads in newly eligible markets without individually certifying each advertiser with Google.
Anti-doping sample collection increased to 2,225 during the quarter, while lower-level men’s events accounted for seven of the 10 betting alerts received.
Lee joins from Oddin.gg after an 11-year tenure at Sportradar, adding regional experience as the supplier builds a market-specific commercial structure.
Konami Gaming has submitted manufacturer license applications across all applicable categories with Japan's gaming regulator as the country's integrated resort market begins to take shape.