Konami First to Apply for Japan Manufacturer License

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Konami is the first manufacturer to file across all applicable license categories. 

Konami Gaming, Inc, announced it has become the first manufacturer to submit license applications with the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), the government regulatory agency set forth by the Cabinet of Japan. Additionally, Konami is the first manufacturer to file across all applicable license categories. 

These filings represent milestone events for the nation’s regulatory framework, as Japan’s emerging integrated resort (IR) market progresses in responsible development. As a leading manufacturer of casino games and technology in 400-plus regulated markets worldwide, Konami is taking proactive measures in support of the Japan IR market, highly relevant to the organization’s rich heritage as a Japanese company. 

“Konami’s early filing demonstrates our commitment and readiness to engage constructively with Japan’s regulatory framework from the outset,” said Lori Olk, senior vice president and chief compliance officer at Konami. “We have approached this process with a focus on transparency, preparation, and alignment with the stringent standards established by the JCRC.”

Construction is currently under way for the first integrated resort in Japan—an expansive development planned for 2030 opening by MGM Resorts International and Orix Group. Against this backdrop, Konami’s early submission positions the company to participate during the formative stages of this emerging regulated market, the company said in a press release.