Konami Deploys In-House Class II Gaming Products in Washington, Texas, and Florida Following ISDgames Acquisition
Konami enters Class II gaming with in-house products in Washington, Texas, and Florida after acquiring ISDgames. Popular titles like All Aboard are now deployed at multiple tribal casinos. The company highlights pent-up demand and plans further expansion while building infrastructure.
SCCG Take — Tribal operators gain diversified floor options with recognized brands in restricted markets. Konami’s measured approach to infrastructure and content adaptation sets a framework for sustainable Class II growth.
Konami has become a new player in the Class II gaming space and already operates in three states. The slot developer previously licensed only Class II content to a third party. It now deploys its own in-house offerings to better serve tribal gaming operators.
The shift followed the acquisition of ISDgames and its Class II system. Deron Hunsberger, Konami Gaming Vice President of North American Game Sales, detailed the process. “So Konami acquired ISD, completing due diligence and improvements to the system, while building our own library to be able to properly deploy the product into different Class II markets,” he said. “It took a bit of time to make sure that the product was sound, the system was sound, and that we had a sufficient library to be able to launch and be successful.”
Partners include properties in Washington, Texas, and the Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Florida. In Washington, six sites now feature the games: Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Creek Casino, ilani Casino Hotel, Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, Muckleshoot Casino Resort, and Little Creek Casino Resort. There appears to have been a lot of pent-up demand and desire on the operators’ side to be able to utilize Konami’s current content in the marketplace.
Adapting Content for Class II Markets
Konami launched using its DIMENSION cabinet with legacy titles such as All Aboard, Dragon’s Law, and Unwooly Riches. Texas offers entry where Class III gaming is not allowed. Converting games requires time. “The only hindrance or delay involved is importing that Class III math over to a bingo draw, which takes some time and ensuring that it’s going to play true to the original game,” Hunsberger noted.
The company is in active conversations for the Alabama market and additional Washington placements. Class II demands substantial infrastructure. “Class II requires a pretty large internal infrastructure to support the product,” Hunsberger said. Konami plans a measured rollout.
Supporting Tribal Gaming Communities
The developer will present Class II games at the upcoming G2E. As reported by CDC Gaming, this initiative reflects Konami’s focus on tribal customers. “Konami has always held great value with tribal customers, and so it was very important for us to go into Class II to continue to support the tribal gaming community,” Hunsberger said. Expansion will proceed in a measured manner as the library grows.
Reporting: CDC Gaming
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