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.
Net profit increased 12% to €21.8m as improved German jackpot conditions and a larger customer base offset higher marketing investment.
Overall revenues reached JP¥129.5bn, largely driven by a strong digital entertainment sector performance.
The operator’s online market share reached 31.6% in Q2, while statutory net profit increased to €116m during the first half.
Online gambling accounts for 39% of the Greek market, with EEEP expecting a closer 50-50 split with land-based gambling in the coming years,
The Authority laid out the figures for enquiries and complaints into gambling services from January until March 2026.
Online gambling revenue remained above €320m for Q1 2026, with casino products continuing to drive the majority of growth.
Spain's online gambling market recorded gross gaming revenue of €454.2m ($526.9m), up 13.9% year-on-year, although down 6.5% from Q4 2025.
Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.