Satoshi Sakamoto and Steve Sutherland, Konami Gaming

This week, the Global Gaming Business Podcast features an interview with Satoshi Sakamoto, CEO and chairman, and Steve Sutherland, the president of Konami Gaming, on the growth of his company in the past few years. For many years, Konami Gaming has been an also-ran in the slot manufacturers field. Decent games kept the company afloat but it lagged behind technologically. Several years ago, Sakamoto and Sutherland instituted a complete overhaul of the company that has resulted in new system technology, groundbreaking platforms and, most importantly, games that have achieved much success on the casino floor. They met with Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros and Editor Frank Legato at their offices in Las Vegas in September.