Proposals for Improvements to Industry Challenges by MIRAI GATE 2016

「In addition, in July we published the 22nd issue of the 2025 edition of the DK-SIS White Paper (2024 data), continuing to provide information to industry participants.」

「In July, we published the 2024 edition of the DK-SIS White Paper (2023 data), the 21st issue since its launch in 2003 as a white paper on the pachinko industry. The publication aggregates and analyzes large-scale, accurate operating data transmitted daily by pachinko halls, covering approximately 1.41 million machines (41.1% market share) and annual sales of ¥8.3 trillion. It presents the results of the annual analysis and is used by industry participants as an indicator for assessing future trends.」

「From February to March 2024, we held in-person exhibitions and seminars in major cities nationwide for the first time in 5 years, attracting many pachinko hall operators.」

「In July, we published the 2023 edition of the DK-SIS White Paper (2022 data), marking its 20th year. The publication aggregates and analyzes large-scale, accurate operating data transmitted daily by pachinko halls, covering approximately 1.41 million machines (39.7% market share) and annual sales of ¥7.4 trillion. It presents the results of the annual analysis and is used by industry participants as an indicator for assessing future trends.」

「In August, we also published the 2022 edition of the DK-SIS White Paper (2021 data), marking its 19th year. The publication aggregates and analyzes large-scale, accurate operating data transmitted daily by pachinko halls, covering approximately 1.4 million machines (36.8% market share) and annual sales of ¥7.1 trillion. It presents the results of the annual analysis and is used by industry participants as an indicator for assessing future trends.」

「In June, the Company held an online Web seminar, attracting many pachinko hall operators and proposing ways to improve performance through data management for pachinko and pachislot operations.」

「In July, the Company published the 2021 edition of the “DK-SIS White Paper” (based on 2020 data), marking its 18th year. The white paper compiles and analyzes approximately 1.44 million machines’ worth of operating data submitted daily by pachinko halls, presents the results of its annual analysis, and is used by industry participants as an indicator for assessing the future. In September, the Company again held an online “Web Exhibition & Seminar,” attracting many pachinko hall operators and providing specific explanations of machine management methods essential to improving performance and key points for identifying high-performing machines.」

「Following proposals for specific management methods for new-regulation pachinko machines at a web seminar for pachinko hall operators held in March 2021, the number of system upgrades for the AI hall computer Χ (Kai) and sales of the REVOLA and IL-X3 information display terminals, which clearly convey information about Yutai Time machines to fans, both exceeded the same period of the previous year and progressed steadily.」

「At the second Web seminar, held in March 2021, the Company explained checkpoints for improving the performance of pachinko hall operators and proposed specific management methods.」

「At the industry’s first online event, “MIRAIGATE 2020 Web Exhibition & Seminar,” held in September, many pachinko hall operators expressed support for the proposals, including COVID-19 countermeasures and optimal data displays for pachinko machines equipped with Yutai Time.」

「The Company held the industry’s first online event, “MIRAIGATE 2020 Web Exhibition & Seminar,” attracting more than twice as many pachinko hall operators as in a typical year. The seminars proposed improvements that could enhance performance, including optimal data displays for pachinko machines equipped with “Yutai Time” and measures to address COVID-19 that would provide reassurance to fans.」

「Although requests to refrain from going out restricted sales and promotional activities, the company held 5 DK-SIS web seminars and provided pachinko hall operators with the latest information and methods for using gaming machines efficiently.」

「In July, we held a press conference to announce the publication of the 2019 edition of the “ＤＫ-ＳＩＳ White Paper” (using 2018 data), now in its 16th year. The publication aggregates and analyzes operating data transmitted daily from pachinko halls covering approximately 1.47 million machines, and is used by industry participants as an industry benchmark containing the current state of the changing pachinko industry and forecasts of future trends.」

「Amid this market environment, the Information Systems Business held exhibitions and seminars in major cities across Japan under the title “Key for the MIRAИ.” At the exhibition, the Company unveiled the new AI hall computer “X (Kai),” the first renewal of its hall computer since “C II” 12 years earlier. The seminars covered how to use Class 6 pachislot machines, increases in rental-ball prices after the consumption tax increase, and the use of pachinko machines with setting features.」

「Amid this market environment, the Information Systems Business released “Market-SIS,” a trade-area analysis service that displays customer-attraction conditions in surrounding areas, as a new MIRAIGATE service, and worked to promote its adoption.」

「Amid this market environment, the Information Systems Business held seminars in major cities across Japan under the title “Vision for the Future: Surviving an Era of Transformation.” The seminars explained key points to consider ahead of 2021, the deadline for transitional measures governing the treatment of gaming machines manufactured before the rules were revised, as well as the benefits of machines compliant with the new rules. The Company also presented measures for improving performance based on insights from “Fan-SIS,” its fan-trend data disclosure service. Expectations were high for newly introduced pachinko machines with setting features, and many people attended.」

「The Company sought to strengthen proposals for “Fan-SIS,” the industry’s first service for disclosing fan-trend data, while working to promote the MIRAIGATE service.」

「In July, the Company held a press conference to launch the 2016 edition of the “DK-SIS White Paper,” which marked its 14th year. It worked to address industry challenges by actively holding data analysis seminars for hall operators and industry associations.」

「Amid this market environment, the Information Systems Business held exhibitions and seminars in major cities across Japan under the title “MIRAIGATE 2017 (SHINKA).” At the exhibition, the Company unveiled the new CR unit “VEGASIA III,” equipped as standard with facial recognition cameras, and “Fan-SIS,” the industry’s first information disclosure service for fan-trend data, attracting strong interest from many visitors. At the seminars, the Company explained changing industry trends, including trends in machines compliant with the new standards and the characteristics of high-performing machines, and presented measures to resolve industry challenges.」

「The Company held the “MIRAIGATE 2016” exhibition and seminars in major cities across Japan, proposing improvements that could contribute to higher performance. Attendance by pachinko hall operators reached a record high. The seminars addressed measures for industry challenges, including changes to internal rules and the removal and collection of machines, and received high praise from attendees.」