About Kinbasha Gaming International

Kinbasha Gaming International, Inc. owns and operates retail gaming centers, commonly called ‘pachinko parlors’, in Japan. These parlors, which resemble Western style casinos, offer customers the opportunity to play the games of chance known as pachinko and pachislo. The company’s operations are conducted through a 98% owned Japanese subsidiary, Kinbasha Co. Ltd. It operates pachinko parlors with 7,463 pachinko machines in the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki, the Tokyo metropolis, and the Chiba prefecture. The company’s parlors are located in areas that are accessible to local residents. Its pachinko parlors are customer-oriented retail stores. Seasonal Patterns The company’s business is impacted by seasonal trends. Its busiest months are January, May, and August as there are 7 to 10 holidays in each month. September through November is the slowest period, with gross revenues approximately 10% less than other periods. Government Regulation Pachinko is regulated by the Japanese National Police Agency through the prefectural police departments. Pachinko regulations fall under the Entertainment Establishment Control Law and the ministerial ordinances and regulations thereunder. History Kinbasha Gaming International, Inc. was founded in 1954.