Land-Based Casino & Equipment

Global Gaming Insider reports Sankyo's Q1 sales fell 39% as pachinko demand weakened and the supplier cut pachinko prices to win parlor orders. This review looks at what the results say about Japan's shift toward pachislot and the margin pressure ahead.

Sega Sammy swung to a first-quarter profit as pachinko/pachislot and entertainment gains outweighed gaming segment losses, with full-year guidance unchanged. Shares had rallied ahead of the report, but the group's trailing 12-month result remains a small loss.

CIRSA posted a record Q2 operating profit of €202 million ($232 million), up 8.3%, on revenue of €637 million, driven by casino renovations, Spanish slots growth, and a strong online performance.

CIRSA reported a 72nd consecutive quarter of growth in Q2 2026, fuelled by World Cup-driven online gains and recent acquisitions in Paraguay and Portugal.

EGT's Bell Link 1 Swiss Jackpot 2.0 has paid out two major jackpots within its first month in Switzerland, with winners at Swiss Casino Zürich and Grand Casino Basel. The nationwide progressive network spans 108 machines across 15 casinos.

EGT has installed its S 55 S ST slot cabinet with Bell Link jackpot at Casino Evian in France, following an earlier launch at Casino Sanary, with positive feedback from casino management and distributor Mascot SFM.

The Star Entertainment Group reported stabilised trading at its Sydney casino in Q4 FY26, though levels remain at historic lows, with group revenue of A$265m and an EBITDA loss narrowing year-on-year. The operator progressed on its Destination Brisbane Consortium deal and refinancing with WhiteHawk, while facing regulatory fines and tax settlements.

PhilWeb Corporation secures exclusive rights to distribute Games Global’s portfolio of over 3,000 online casino titles to licensed operators in the Philippines, with the rollout expected in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approvals.

Cirsa takes majority control of Casino Figueira in Portugal, complementing its online acquisition, as part of an aggressive M&A push that also includes a recent entry into Paraguay. The company cites cash funding and a strong financial position to support further deals.

Panama's regulated gambling market grew 16.2% year-on-year to $1.3 billion in the first five months of 2026, driven by a 57% surge in online gambling and a 7.3% increase in slot machine wagers, which retained a 70% market share.

The Chippewa Cree Tribe has completed a major machine conversion at Northern Winz Casino II, replacing 51 older units with new electronic gaming terminals from Century Gaming, a subsidiary of Accel Entertainment. This expansion builds on an existing partnership, as Century Gaming already supplies machines to the tribe's adjacent casino, with both parties expressing confidence in the continued collaboration.

Asia's integrated resort sector faces significant challenges, with industry experts debating whether the issue is a casino glut or a fundamental product-market mismatch. While some properties designed for high-end VIPs struggle, there's a recognized need to innovate and cater to a broader, underserved mid-market segment.