Universal Entertainment, the maker of pachinko and pachislot machines for the Japanese market, has recently achieved with the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA). The company also operates Okada Manila, a luxury casino resort in the Philippines, enhancing its footprint in the global leisure industry. With expansions into pachislot machines and international casino resorts, the company has diversified its portfolio over the years.
Implications of the membership
Joining IGSA as a silver-level member allows Universal Entertainment to access a vast body of industry standards and best practices to help align the company better with current global technologies and regulatory frameworks. The Japanese gaming market, especially in pachinko and pachislot machines, would contribute to IGSA’s total knowledge. Moreover, its work in context of a casino resort such as Okada Manila brings valuable insight into integrated resort operations.
Key statements from stakeholders
Tomohiro Okada, the representative director and president of Universal Entertainment, expressed enthusiasm about the membership, emphasising the company’s commitment to research and development in electronic gaming machine systems. Okada stated, “We’re thrilled to join IGSA and are excited about contributing to the research and development of electronic gaming machine systems in the industry.”
Kaji Takeshi, managing director of GSA Japan, pointed out the importance of Universal Entertainment’s joining, that was, against the background of the IGSA presence growing steadily in the Japanese market. Takeshi added, “GSA Japan is excited to welcome Universal Entertainment Corporation to our team, enhancing our expanding presence in the market.”
Mark Pace, IGSA president, welcomed the addition and stressed the plan that IGSA standards are to play in Universal’s future growth. Pace commented, “IGSA is thrilled to welcome Universal Entertainment to GSA Japan and the wider association. We believe that IGSA Standards will significantly contribute to Universal’s growth.”
IGSA’s role and mission
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is dedicated to developing and maintaining technology standards for the gaming industry. Its objective is to maximise operational effectiveness and introduce innovation into the global gaming world. IGSA members span over 20 different countries, covering more than 30 countries, from regulators, operators through to suppliers. This wide-reaching network opens a channel for the association to influence, as well as standardise gaming technologies worldwide.
Broader impact on the gaming industry
The integration of Universal Entertainment into IGSA is one of the first of its kind that decribes the importance of standardisFation in boosting innovation. Gaming companies can make sure their products are compatible and interoperable on all different marketplaces and platforms by attending worldwide standards.
The collaboration by the Universal Entertainment company is going to be a big boost to the industry the more with its collaboration with partners, both the national and foreign, and the help of regulators and other stakeholders. It is highly possible that this partnership will bring about a stronger and more progressive gaming ecosystem all over the world.
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