Konami was established in 1969 in Japan, initially focusing on electronic arcade games.
The company expanded into developing computer games in 1982 and entered the US gambling market as Konami Gaming, Inc.,
producing popular slot machines and games. In the 2000s, Konami broadened its development to various gaming platforms
and entered the Australian gaming machines market. Over the years, Konami has been known for titles like Dance Dance Revolution,
Pro Evolution Soccer, and Metal Gear. Recently, the company has ventured into esports and continues to be a significant player
in the global gaming industry.
Konami generated 314,321 million yen ($2.3 billion) in the 2022-2023 financial year, representing a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
| License | Purpose | Date Obtained |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada, USA | To manufacture and sell gaming machines | January 2000 |
| New South Wales, Australia | To manufacture and sell gaming machines | Not specified |
| South Australia, Australia | To manufacture and sell gaming machines | Not specified |
| Various jurisdictions worldwide | To manufacture and distribute gaming equipment and operate "wide area progressive" systems | Not specified |
| Facial Recognition Technology | Licensed to Independent Gaming for use in Australian gambling machines | 2023 |
Eduardo Aching
President & Chief Executive Officer
Thomas A. Jingoli
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
John Garner
Senior Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Tom Soukup
Senior Vice President & Chief Systems Product Officer
Jay Bertsch
Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Gerard Crosby
Senior Vice President & Chief Games Product Officer
Sathish Anantharaman
Vice President, Systems R&D, Services & Support
Randy Caron
Vice President, Systems Sales
John Eary
Vice President, Marketing
Lori Olk
Vice President, Regulatory Compliance
Spencer Peterson
Vice President, Technical Compliance
North America, US Headquarters, Konami Gaming, Inc., 585 Konami Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
