Konami Gaming, the provider of “world-class casino games designed to thrill and engage players” operating in over 400 regulated jurisdictions on six continents, is moving deeper into the Class II gaming market.
“Building Our Own Library”
The major move into the sector follows the company’s decision to acquire ISDgames, which brought a Class II system and titles including Shockwave into the Konami portfolio.
Ever since, Konami has tirelessly worked on the system while developing a broader library of games for tribal gaming operators.
“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,” said Deron Hunsberger, Konami Gaming’s vice president of North American Game Sales.
Hunsberger said the company took its time to make sure that both the technology and game selection were ready before entering the market.
Class II Operations in Washington, Texas, and Florida
Konami currently has Class II operations in Washington and Texas, as well as at Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Florida.
In Washington, the company has launched at six properties, including Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Creek Casino, ilani Casino Hotel, Angel of the Winds Casino Resort, Muckleshoot Casino Resort, and Little Creek Casino Resort.
For Konami, Class II provides access to markets where Class III gaming is not available. Texas is one example, giving the company an opportunity to reach casino players in a market where its Class III products previously had limited or no presence.
The company launched its Class II offering with the DIMENSION cabinet and some of its established titles, including games from its existing library. Hunsberger said Konami plans to add newer cabinets and content as the Class II portfolio develops.
One of the challenges is adapting games originally designed for Class III environments to Class II systems.
Hunsberger explained that Konami must convert the underlying game mathematics to work with a bingo-based draw while keeping the player experience as close as possible to the original version.
“We Want to Make Sure That We’re Being Thoughtful”
The company is also taking a measured approach to expansion. Hunsberger said Konami is in active discussions about entering Alabama and is evaluating additional opportunities in Washington.
Class II gaming also requires a significant support operation because the products are networked. Konami needs enough games, technical infrastructure, and field service personnel to support operators before entering new markets.
“We don’t want to get over our skis from that perspective; we want to make sure that we’re being thoughtful about what markets we go into, how we’re deploying it, and that the product that we’re deploying is successful,” Hunsberger said.
Konami is looking to introduce its Class II portfolio alongside Class III products at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) event that will take place at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, between September 28 and October 1, 2026.
For the company, the expansion is closely tied to its long-standing relationship with tribal gaming operators and its effort to broaden the range of Konami content available to them.
Konami Gaming, the provider of “world-class casino games designed to thrill and engage players” operating in over 400 regulated jurisdictions on six continents, is moving deeper into the Class II gaming market. “Building Our Own Library” The major move into the sector follows the company’s decision to acquire ISDgames, which brought a Class II system