Sega Sammy profit surges on pachinko / pachislot sales
Sega Sammy saw its profits increase significantly for the year ended March 31, 2022, due mainly to strong sales growth from its pachislot and pachinko business.
Profits reached a total of JPY37.0 billion (US$287 million) in the year, up from only JPY1.3 billion in 2021. Total net sales was JPY320.9 billion, up 15.6 percent year-on-year.
In a results filing, Sega Sammy said the gradual replacement of pachinko and pachislot machines to comply with new regulations have been progressing well.