Summary
Universal Entertainment Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, develops, and sells pachislot and pachinko machines in Japan, Philippines, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Amusement Equipment Business, and Integrated Resort Business. The company also develops and provides Falcon X, a peripheral system; Hot Stadium, a digital signage system; Universal Kingdom, a membership website for Android; and Slots Street, a social casino game; as well as operates OKADA MANILA, a casino resort in the Philippines. In addition, it operates casino, hotel, food and beverage, retail and leasing, entertainment, and real estate development businesses. The company was formerly known as Aruze Corp. and changed its name to Universal Entertainment Corporation in November 2009. Universal Entertainment Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
History
Universal Entertainment Corporation was founded in 1969 as a manufacturer of mechanical musical instruments and jukeboxes. The company has since become a leader in the Japanese gaming industry. Universal Entertainment has roots in the Asian gaming industry, having launched its first video game-based pachinko machine in 1978. In the decades to follow, the company designed, manufactured, and distributed a wide-range of gaming and entertainment products, including its flagship Aruze-branded pachinko machines.
Mission
Our mission at Universal Entertainment is to create the best possible gaming and entertainment experiences for our customers. With a commitment to innovation and quality, we strive to create unique and memorable experiences that stay with customers long after they’ve left our establishments.
Vision
At Universal Entertainment, we strive to be a leader in the gaming and entertainment industries. We are committed to creating the best possible gaming and entertainment experiences for our customers by consistently providing innovative products, outstanding customer service, and an energy that transcends our establishments and extends far beyond them.
Key Team
Tadao Nakajima (Exec. Officer & Sr. GM of Manufacturing Dept.)
Minoru Takei (Exec. Officer & Sr. GM of Sales Dept.)
Mr. Hans Wynand Van Der Sande (Exec. Officer)
Takashi Oya (Exec. Officer)
Recognition and Awards
Universal Entertainment Corporation has been the recipient of many awards, including the “Japanese Game Maker Award” at the 2017 Japan Game Awards, the Consumer Communication Award at the 2017 Consumer Entertainment Awards, and the “Entertainment Grand Prix” at the 2017 Japan Amusement Leisure Show.
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