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Universal Entertainment Co., Ltd.

株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント
Ticker
Listed market
TYO
Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
7,004
Related companies
10
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
Ariake Frontier Building A, 7-26 Ariake 3-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Chief executive
Tomohiro Okada
Capital
98,000,000
Employees (non-consolidated)
1,000 people
Employees (consolidated)
7,004 people
Start date
1979-12-10
End date
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Websites

2 DOMAINS
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Business

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Research, development, manufacturing, and sales of pachislo and pachinko machines and related equipment.Integrated Resort (IR) business.
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Related companies

10 COMPANIES
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Group
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TIGER RESORT, LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Group Alliance
Elecom Corporation
Group
Okada Manila
Group
パチスロ・パチンコ機及び周辺機器等の研究・開発・製造・販売
Group
フィリピン・マニラでの統合型リゾート(IR)事業
Group
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Network

NETWORK
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History

128 EVENTS

Universal Lease Co., Ltd. was established for the purpose of leasing jukeboxes.Sources

Established Universal Lease Co., Ltd. with the purpose of leasing jukeboxes.Sources

AM Pachinko, Time 80 (Hachimaru)Sources

Commenced manufacture of amusement machines.Sources

Commenced manufacturing of gaming machines.Sources

Changed trade name to Universal Co., Ltd.Sources

Changed company name to Universal Co., Ltd.Sources

Spun off Sales Division as Universal Giken Co., Ltd.Sources

The sales division separated and became independent as Universal Technology Research Co., Ltd.Sources

Universal Giken Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Universal Sales Co., Ltd.Sources

Universal Technology Research Co., Ltd. changed its name to Universal Sales Co., Ltd.Sources

Built new factory in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture that subsequently commenced full-scale production of various game machines.Sources

Built a new factory in Koga City, Tochigi Prefecture, and began manufacturing various game machines.Sources

Commenced production of AM Roulette and Mini Roulette.Sources

AM Roulette, Mimi RouletteSources

Commenced production of AM Video and Scratch.Sources

AM Video Game, ScratchSources

Commenced production of AM Drive and Getaway.Sources

AM Video Driving Game, Get A WaySources

Spun off Development Division as Universal Technos Co., Ltd.Sources

The development division separated and became independent as Universal Technos Co., Ltd.Sources

Pioneered pachislo, Americana, and box-type revolving gaming machines.Sources

Pachislot, AMERICANASources

Constructed new factory located in Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture (Oyama Factory No. 2). Expanded production to include Pachislot machines for the entertainment and amusement industry.Sources

Built a new factory (Koga Second Factory) in Koga City, Tochigi Prefecture, and entered the adult entertainment industry's revolving machines.Sources

AM Video and Mr. Two became huge hits domestically and internationally.Sources

Casino slot machine 'El Toro' exported overseas as the first unit.Sources

AM Video Game, Mr. Do!, 5-Reel Slot Machine, El ToroSources

Pachislo 'Americana XX', the first model under the new Entertainment Business Act.Sources

Casino slot machine 'Magnificent Seven', a big hit model in Las Vegas.Sources

Pachislot, AMERICANA XX, 3-Reel Slot Machine, Magnificent SevenSources

Pachislo 'Tropicana 7X'.Sources

Pachislot, Tropicana 7XSources

Procured factory in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture and commenced production of amusement machines.Sources

Acquired a factory in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, and began producing amusement machines.Sources

Pachislo 'Continental III'.Sources

Pachislot, Continental ⅢSources

Pachislo 'Cherry Bar', suitable as the first fourth-generation model.Sources

Pachislot, CHERRY BARSources

Universal Co., Ltd. and Universal Sales Co., Ltd. merged.Sources

Universal Corporation and Universal Sales Co., Ltd. merged.Sources

Pachislo 'Cranky Condor'.Sources

Pachislot, CRANKY CONDORSources

Pachinko 'CR Otome 4'.Sources

Pachislo 'Thunder V'.Sources

Pachinko, CR OTOHIME4; Pachislot, Thunder VSources

Universal Technos Co., Ltd. absorbed Universal Sales Co., Ltd. in merger and changed trade name to ARUZE CORP. Relocated head office to Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo.Sources

Moved headquarters to Ariake, Tokyo; Universal Technos Inc. and Universal Sales Co., Ltd. merged and changed the company name to Aruze Inc.Sources

Registered shares on over-the-counter market of Japan Securities Dealers Association (JASDAQ).Sources

Shares were listed on the over-the-counter market.Sources

Built new factory in Yotsukaido, Chiba Prefecture (current Pachislot and Pachinko machine manufacturing site).Sources

Built a new factory in Shikahama City, Chiba Prefecture (currently a pachislo/pachinko game machine manufacturing plant).Sources

Acquired shares of ARUZE USA, Inc. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).Sources

Acquired shares of ARUZE USA, Inc. (currently a consolidated subsidiary).Sources

Game software 'Shadow Hearts'.Sources

Game, Shadow HeartsSources

Pachislo 'Hanabi Hyakkei E'.Sources

Pachislot, HANABI HAYKKEISources

Obtained gaming machine manufacturer's license renewable with a 2-year validity in the State of Nevada.Sources

Obtained a gaming equipment manufacturer license in Nevada, USA (valid for two years).Sources

Obtained gaming machine manufacturer's license renewable with a 2-year validity in the State of Nevada.Sources

Listed on JASDAQ Securities Exchange.Sources

Listed shares on the JASDAQ stock exchange.Sources

Pachislo 'Sakura Taisen'.Sources

Game software 'Shadow Hearts: From the New World'.Sources

Pachislot, Sakura Wars; Game, Shadow Hearts: From the New WorldSources

Obtained gaming machine manufacturer's license renewable without limitation in the State of Nevada.Sources

Obtained a gaming equipment manufacturer license in Nevada, USA (renewable indefinitely).Sources

Pachislo 'Aodon'.Sources

Pachislo 'Akadon'.Sources

Made transition to company with committees.Sources

Converted to a company with a board of directors.Sources

Obtained provisional license to operate casino resort in the Philippines.Sources

Obtained a provisional license to operate a casino resort in the Philippines.Sources

Changed trade name to Universal Entertainment Corporation.Sources

Changed the company name to Universal Entertainment Co., Ltd.Sources

In the Philippines, our group's casino project "Manila Bay Resorts" received economic special zone certification, and foreign capital restrictions on casino operations were also lifted.Sources

Universal Entertainment's casino resort project (Manila Bay Resorts) was designated as a special economic zone.Sources

In the Philippines, the casino project "Manila Bay Resorts" was certified as an economic special zone and foreign investment regulations were lifted.Sources

Universal Entertainment's casino resort project (Manila Bay Resorts) was designated as a special economic zone. Foreign capital restrictions on casino businesses in the Philippines were lifted for the project.Sources

Following the merger of the Osaka Stock Exchange and the JASDAQ Stock Exchange, we listed on the Osaka Stock Exchange JASDAQ.Sources

Listed on Osaka Securities Exchange JASDAQ following the merger of Osaka Securities Exchange and JASDAQ Securities Exchange.Sources

Transitioned to a company with a board of auditors.Sources

Made transition to company with board of auditors.Sources

Pachislo "Million God - Genealogy of Gods-"Sources

Transitioned to a company with a board of auditors.Sources

Pachislot, MILLION GOD : KAMIGAMI NO KEIFUSources

Held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Manila Bay Resorts project.Sources

Manila Bay Resorts Project's groundbreaking ceremony held in Manila.Sources

Manila Bay Resorts project commencement ceremony held.Sources

Hosted the Pachislo fan event "Universal Carnival 2013."Sources

Pachislo "Cranky Collection"Sources

©Magica Quartet/Aniplex, Madoka Partners, MBS Pachislo SLOT "Puella Magi Madoka Magica"Sources

Pachislot, CRANKY COLLECTION; Pachislot, SLOT Puella Magi Madoka MagicaSources

Following the integration of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Stock Exchange, we listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (Standard).Sources

Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange JASDAQ (standard) following the integration of Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange.Sources

Opened the Okada Museum in Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture.Sources

Okada Museum of Art opened at Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa.Sources

©Futarō Yamada, Masaki Segawa, Kodansha/GONZO Pachislo "Basilisk – Kōga Ninpōchō – Kizuna"Sources

Pachislo "Another God Hades - Stolen ZEUS ver."Sources

Pachislo "Oki Doki!"Sources

Pachislot, Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls Kizuna; Pachislot, ANOTHER GOD HADES : JUDGMENT; Pachislot, OKIDOKI!Sources

Joint event "Universal Carnival" × "Sammy Festival."Sources

Established a joint venture "GIG Co., Ltd." with Sammy Corporation (now GIG LLC).Sources

Established joint venture ZEEG Co. Ltd. with Sammy Corporation (currently ZEEG LLC.).Sources

Established a joint venture company "G-Company Inc." with Sammy Corporation.Sources

Established joint venture ZEEG Co. Ltd. with Sammy Corporation (currently ZEEG LLC.)Sources

The official name of the casino resort project in the Philippines was decided as "OKADA MANILA."Sources

The casino resort project in the Philippines was officially named OKADA MANILA.Sources

Obtained a casino operation license for OKADA MANILA and commenced casino operations.Sources

Acquired license to operate casino at OKADA MANILA. Commenced operation of casino.Sources

Obtained a casino operation license for OKADA MANILA and commenced operations.Sources

Completed the world's largest multi-color fountain "The Fountain" at OKADA MANILA.Sources

Completed construction of the world's largest multi-color fountains" The Fountain" at Okada Manila.Sources

OKADA MANILA opens giant glass dome facility 'Cove Manila'Sources

Cove Manila, covered by an enormous glass dome, started operating at Okada Manila.Sources

Tower A (Pearl Wing) of OKADA MANILA completedSources

Completed construction of Tower A (Pearl Wing) at Okada Manila.Sources

Released casino-related equipment: automatic currency exchange system 'Multi Currency System' and casino slot machine dedicated customer preferential system 'Slot Program Play System'Sources

Released the automated foreign exchange system "Multi Currency System" and the casino slot machine customer preference system "Slot Program Play System".Sources

Casino related equipment; Started selling the Multi Currency System, an automated foreign exchange system for casino equipment, and the Slot Program Play System, customer special benefit system created exclusively for casino slot machines.Sources

Tower B (Coral Wing) of OKADA MANILA completedSources

Completed construction of Tower B (Coral Wing) at Okada Manila.Sources

Moved from JASDAQ (Standard) to Standard market following review of market classification at Tokyo Stock ExchangeSources

Moved listing from Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) JASDAQ (Standard) market to TSE Standard Market in line with the revision of TSE's market segments.Sources

Moved from JASDAQ (Standard) to the Standard market following a review of the Tokyo Stock Exchange market classification.Sources

Transitioned to a company with an Audit CommitteeSources

Transitioned to a company with Audit & Supervisory Committee.Sources

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News

249 ARTICLES

Win a QUO Card Pay worth 7,777 yen! Frost Wolf Ruruna Birthday Festival!Sources

At the Frost Wolf Ruruna Birthday Festival hosted by Universal Entertainment, a lottery will award 5 winners with a QUO Card Pay worth 7,777 yen to commemorate November 7. To enter, simply follow the official X account, quote repost a designated post, and add the hashtag #霜狼るるな誕生祭. The event runs from 10:00 on November 6 to 23:59 on November 23, and winners will be notified via official X chat in early December.

Notice of Service Termination for the Android and iOS App "Slot Street"Sources

Universal Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced that it will discontinue the Android and iOS app "Slot Street" as of November 6, 2026. The service has been suspended since October 21, 2026 due to PHP vulnerability mitigation, and the company determined that permanent system overhaul was infeasible, leading to the decision to terminate the service. Refunds will be issued for unused paid gems, and details will be provided on the official website and in-app announcements.

“Smashro Ragnarok” Launch Celebration CampaignSources

In celebration of the launch of “Smashro Ragnarok,” we are running a campaign where you follow our official X account and repost the campaign post. Each repost counts as 1 CHAIN, and prizes increase with the number of CHAINs. The top prize is a QUO Card Pay worth 100,000 yen, awarded to one winner when 20,000 CHAINs are reached. The event runs from 12:00 on November 2, 2026, to 23:59 on November 8, 2026.

Official BOOTH Shop 1st Anniversary CampaignSources

To commemorate the first anniversary of the opening of the official BOOTH shop of Univerchual Land, we are holding the first gratitude campaign. We will distribute all 9 free 3D models of the collaboration with GAN CRAFT, and among those who quote repost photos using the free items in the metaverse with a hashtag, 5 lucky winners will receive a QUO Card Pay worth 5,100 yen.

Halloween Campaign to Win QUO Card PaySources

Universal Entertainment is currently running a Halloween campaign featuring Akane-chan and Jami in limited costumes. By following the official X account and reposting the campaign post, you can enter the contest, and a total of 20 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a QUO Card Pay worth 10,000 yen. The campaign runs from 12:00 on October 26, 2026, to 23:59 on October 31, 2026.

Announcement of the release of new slot machine 'Smasho Shakaraush'Sources

Universal Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced the release of the new slot machine 'Smasho Shakaraush', manufactured by Maruhon Industrial Co., Ltd. This machine inherits the 'ball' feature from the 'reel' and makes it easy to recognize a big win when the numbers line up, while aiming for self-advancement through a hold system. It is scheduled to be introduced in January 2027 and features functions such as the 'SPECIAL SHAKA GAME' with seven red symbols and 'Combo Freeze'.

Won 1st place in dwell time at Virtual Market 2026 SummerSources

Universal Entertainment Co., Ltd. exhibited at the HIKKY-hosted world’s largest metaverse event, Virtual Market 2026 Summer, held from July 11 to 27, 2026. The exhibition booth, OKADA MANILA WORLD, was enjoyed by visitors for a long time, earning the top spot in user dwell time according to HIKKY’s statistics. The event attracted a record 1.54 million attendees, and the company exhibited to expand brand awareness and promote resort facilities in Manila, Philippines.

P Electronic Music Club Launch Celebration Campaign OngoingSources

From October 5, 2026 to October 11, 2026, Universal Entertainment is running a follow-and-repost campaign to celebrate the introduction of the 'P Electronic Music Club'. Entries are accepted daily, with a deadline of 11:59 PM the following day. Luxurious prizes such as headphones, speakers, and a QUO Card Pay worth 4,500 yen are available. Winners will be contacted via DM from the official X account, and a passcode setting will be required.

Double Giveaway: 3D Outfit and ¥7,777 QUO Card PaySources

Universal Entertainment Corporation is running a giveaway from September 18 through 25, 2026, offering 3D outfits and ¥7,777 in QUO Card Pay. To enter, follow the official Univirtual Land X account and repost the designated post. Ten winners will receive a set of 3D outfits (swimsuit, musical, and ethnic styles) and will be notified by direct message on the official X account.

Campaign Celebrating Smart Slot Tako Slot LaunchSources

Universal Entertainment is running a campaign to celebrate the launch of Smart Slot Tako Slot. Follow and repost to enter for a chance to win one of 80 ¥1,000 Gindako Gochimeshi tickets each day, redeemable at Tsukiji Gindako locations nationwide. To enter, follow the official ‘Uniba Official’ X account and repost the campaign post. The campaign runs from September 7 through 13.

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Public records

GOV
National Tax Agency basic information6010601025422
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント
Trade name (kana)
ユニバーサルエンターテインメント
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒135-0063 東京都江東区有明3丁目7番26号有明フロンティアビルA棟
Postal code
1350063
Prefecture code
13
City code
108
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2018-04-25
Change date
2015-10-05
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
2063018
METI gBizINFO6010601025422
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
6010601025422
Trade name
株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント
Trade name (kana)
ユニバーサルエンターテインメント
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
東京都江東区有明3丁目7番26号有明フロンティアビルA棟
Postal code
1350063
Prefecture
東京都
Prefecture code
13
City or district
江東区
City code
108
Street address
有明3丁目7番26号有明フロンティアビルA棟
Organisation type
301
Processing type
01
Correction type
1
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長 岡田 知裕
Capital
98000000
Employees
976
Employees (male)
Employees (female)
Business summary
パチスロ・パチンコ機及び周辺機器等の研究・開発・製造・販売。 フィリピン・マニラでの統合型リゾート(IR)事業。
Website URL
http://www.universal-777.com/
Year founded
Business category
E:製造業
Date established
Unified government qualification - grade
Unified government qualification - business items
Update date
2018-04-25
Key information
6010601025422
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