Konami slot games provider
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.
- Chief Executive Officer: Steve Sutherland
- Date of Foundation: March 21, 1969
- Headquarters: North America, US Headquarters, Konami Gaming, Inc., 585 Konami Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
- Number of Employees: 570
- Revenue: $2.3 billion in the 2022-2023
- Subsidiaries: Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd., Konami Amusement Co., Ltd., and Konami Sports Club Co., Ltd.
- Game Categories: Video and stepper slot machines for casinos. They also develop games for Xbox, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube.
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Income
Konami generated 314,321 million yen ($2.3 billion) in the 2022-2023 financial year, representing a 4.9% increase from the previous year.
Collaboration
- Bravery Gaming: Konami Gaming has partnered with Bravery Gaming to distribute its games in Georgia and additional US states, focusing on Coin Operated Amusement Machine (COAM) halls.
- Inter Milan (FC Internazionale Milano): Konami Digital Entertainment has established a multi-year partnership with Inter Milan. This collaboration will feature various elements both in and out of the eFootball™ title series.
- The Star Entertainment Group: Konami Gaming and The Star Entertainment Group have enhanced their long-standing partnership to advance technology, particularly focusing on the SYNKROS casino management system.
- Xailient Inc.: Konami Gaming has teamed up with Xailient Inc. to introduce SYNK Vision™ to the casino industry. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the casino experience through secure identity management and enhanced harm minimization.
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Key persons
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
