Konami sees gaming revenue rise by 22% for Q2 but profit declines

Konami’s ‘Gaming & Systems’ segment generated ¥7.7bn ($57.3m) in Q2 revenue, a year-on-year increase of 22%.

The company’s casino facilities across North America and Australia returned to pre-Covid operating levels, partially offsetting other regions that remain under restrictions.

However, Konami said the market as a whole is “on the road to recovery.” Slot machines have “sold well,” it added, while new gaming content led to increased sales.

In addition, Q2 saw the company enter New York State’s video lottery terminal (VLT) market, and it mentioned plans to supply Class II gaming machines to Native American tribes.

  
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