Konami Casino Segment Takes Hit Despite Group Growth

Konami Group Corporation reported a steep downturn in its casino gaming division for the first half of fiscal 2025, even as the wider business continued to grow. Profit from its Gaming & Systems segment dropped 60.1% year-on-year to JPY949 million (US$6.16 million), with revenue sliding 4.5% to JPY17.76 billion (US$115.23 million).

The business unit (which includes slot cabinets, casino floor systems and supporting technology ) faced slower purchasing activity as operators delayed orders ahead of the release of Konami’s new Solstice cabinet slated for later this year. Higher U.S. tariffs also weighed on results during the period.

Competitive pressure intensified across North America and Australia, with rival manufacturers ramping up product launches and new market entrants squeezing share. Konami acknowledged the increasingly crowded slot market but framed the challenge as motivation to accelerate product development and gaming content innovation.

The company is positioning the Solstice cabinet, previewed at G2E Las Vegas in October 2025, as its next cornerstone product for global deployments. Konami also plans to advance its casino management systems and broaden investments into specialty gaming markets and online casino platforms to diversify revenue channels.

International expansion remains a priority. The brand has recently secured vendor approval in the United Arab Emirates, a market preparing for the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island in 2027, which may support long-term growth opportunities for its gaming portfolio.

Although the casino segment experienced pressure, Konami highlighted continued momentum in other business lines such as digital entertainment. By focusing on product innovation, new market entry and platform expansion, the company aims to rebuild performance in the gaming vertical and support sustainable future growth.