Konami’s gaming and systems arm earned business profit of JPY2.41 billion in the first half of the financial year, up 154% year over year, as the Solstice 49C cabinet lifted machine sales in North America and Australia.
Konami gaming profit in the gaming and systems segment reached about JPY2.41 billion for the six months to 30 September, up 154% from JPY949 million. Segment revenue rose 41.3% to roughly JPY25.11 billion, pushing margin to 10% from 5%. Two new cabinets, Solstice 27 and Solstice SuperNova, go on sale in Q4 2026.
- Konami gaming profit Reaches Record Half
- Solstice 49C Drives Unit Sales
- SYNKROS Crosses 150,000 Connected Slots
- Full Year Outlook Unchanged, Group Revenue Up
Konami gaming profit jumped 154% in the first half of the financial year, which ended on 30 September. The gaming and systems division reported business profit of about JPY2.41 billion, against JPY949 million in the same period last year. That doubles the segment margin to roughly 10% from 5%.
The segment’s revenue climbed 41.3% to about JPY25.11 billion. Unit sales drove the result rather than price: the Solstice 49C cabinet, built around a curved 49-inch ultra high definition screen, became the best-selling machine in the range. Konami described both North America and Australia as stable markets, with new casino openings and replacement cycles at existing properties creating room to place more units.
Konami gaming profit Reaches Record Half
The full-year outlook for the gaming and systems division was left unchanged at JPY46 billion in revenue and JPY6.5 billion in business profit for the year to 31 March 2027. Hitting that profit target implies around JPY4.1 billion in the October to March half, well above the first half result. That gives the division room to grow in the second half without disturbing the guidance.
At group level, the picture is broader. Half year revenue rose 37.0% to almost JPY308 billion, and net profit attributable to shareholders was up 70.5% at about JPY79.2 billion. Konami attributed the strength to digital entertainment trading better than expected, and raised its annual revenue forecast to JPY583 billion from JPY505 billion. Net profit guidance moved up as well, to JPY135 billion from JPY101 billion.
Solstice 49C Drives Unit Sales
Konami’s sales teams credit the Solstice 49C with the unit sales jump. The cabinet features a curved 49-inch ultra high definition screen and sits above the company’s Bomberman slot series, which kept leading North American sales. Dragon Rush and Bull Rush Stampede titles also performed well at Australian venues.
Two further cabinets join the range in the fourth quarter of 2026. Solstice 27 pairs two 27-inch displays, while the larger Solstice SuperNova uses a 75-inch C-curve screen. Both were shown at Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas earlier this month. Following this, the release dates give Konami a second wave of hardware to push into existing and new casino floors.
SYNKROS Crosses 150,000 Connected Slots
On the software side, the SYNKROS casino management platform now links more than 150,000 slot machines worldwide. That is a significant milestone for Konami, which had spent years building the system into a leader in the sector. Uptake broadened across land-based casinos and cruise ships operated by Carnival Corporation, following the fleetwide rollout with Carnival announced in June.
AGBrief has tracked Konami’s casino equipment growth in Asia and Japan for several years.
Competitive Pressure and the Osaka Pipeline
Konami was blunt about the market. Competitors continue to launch new products, which forces stronger product appeal and faster iteration. The company is working on new machines, new game content and new casino management features to counter that pressure, and aims to expand its share through functions built on cutting-edge technology.
In July, Konami Gaming became the first equipment maker to lodge licence applications with Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission, in time for MGM Osaka’s scheduled 2030 opening. At group level, shareholders will receive JPY112 a share as an interim dividend on 19 November. The full year dividend forecast has been raised to JPY299 from JPY224.
iGaming Business reported on the wider Japanese casino market as MGM Osaka takes shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Konami’s gaming and systems profit for the first half?
Business profit for the gaming and systems segment reached about JPY2.41 billion for the six months to 30 September, up 154% year over year. Segment revenue was about JPY25.11 billion, a 41.3% rise, with margin roughly 10%.
What drives the Konami gaming profit surge?
The Solstice 49C cabinet, with its curved 49-inch ultra high definition screen, led unit sales. Bomberman slots drove North American demand, while Dragon Rush and Bull Rush Stampede titles did well in Australian venues.
When do Solstice 27 and Solstice SuperNova launch?
Both cabinets are scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2026. Solstice 27 pairs two 27-inch displays, while Solstice SuperNova uses a 75-inch C-curve screen. They were shown at Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
How many slot machines use the SYNKROS platform?
SYNKROS now links more than 150,000 slot machines worldwide. Uptake widened across land-based casinos and Carnival Corporation cruise ships following the fleetwide rollout announced in June, which expanded the platform’s footprint.
Was Konami’s full year guidance changed?
The gaming and systems division’s guidance stayed at JPY46 billion in revenue and JPY6.5 billion in business profit for the year to 31 March 2027. At group level, revenue and net profit guidance rose, with annual revenue now expected at JPY583 billion.
When does MGM Osaka open?
MGM Osaka is scheduled to open in 2030. In July, Konami Gaming lodged the first equipment maker’s licence applications with Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission, positioning the company for the new Japanese casino market.
What dividend will Konami shareholders receive?
Konami declared an interim dividend of JPY112 a share, payable on 19 November. The full year dividend forecast was raised to JPY299 from JPY224, reflecting stronger digital entertainment trading in the first half.
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