The AGEM Index rose 297.58 points to 2,108.59 in October 2026, its highest level in tracked history, according to the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers. All nine companies in the index recorded share-price gains; Konami contributed 150.45 points after its share price increased 23.3%.
The index’s gains provide investors with a monthly measure of share-price performance among gaming equipment suppliers.
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It was reported that Aristocrat chief executive and managing director Trevor Croker sold more than 120,000 company shares. A company filing valued the sale at approximately AUD7.5m.
Play’n GO is reportedly preparing for a possible sale to a major regulated gaming business, with sources describing a potential deal in the hundreds of millions of euros. Chief executive Johan Törnqvist declined to comment; Aristocrat, Genting and Light & Wonder were mentioned as possible buyers, not confirmed bidders.
Play’n GO is reportedly exploring a sale to a major regulated gaming business. Sources reportedly said a deal could be worth hundreds of millions of euros. When contacted, co-founder and chief executive Johan Törnqvist replied: "No comment."
Aristocrat renewed its partnership with the National Native American Hall of Fame as a Legacy Partner for its 2026 induction ceremony, the company said. The event is scheduled for 21 November in Oklahoma City.
Aristocrat is back as a Legacy Partner of the National Native American Hall of Fame (NNAHOF) for the 2026 induction ceremony, set for Nov. 21 in Oklahoma City. The gala takes place at OKANA Resort & Hotel, where Native American leaders will be recognised for their achievements and contributions to society.
Aristocrat Gaming says it will introduce MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks in Class 2 markets across the United States. The expansion follows the title receiving the Slot of the Year award at the Global Gaming Awards Americas; the game previously operated as a Class 3 title.
Aristocrat Gaming plans to bring MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks to Class 2 markets across the United States. The Class 3 title had earlier received the “Slot of the Year” honor at the Global Gaming Awards Americas.
Konami reported gaming and systems business profit of about JPY2.41bn for the six months ended 30 September, up around 154% year on year. Segment revenue rose 41.3% to about JPY25.11bn, with the company attributing higher machine sales to demand for its Solstice 49C cabinet. Konami kept its full-year segment forecasts unchanged.
Konami Group's gaming and systems segment reported business profit of about JPY2.41bn for the six months ended 30 September, against JPY949m a year earlier, an increase of around 154%, the company said in its consolidated first-half results. Segment revenue rose 41.3% to about JPY25.11bn, and the segment margin reached about 10%, double the 5% posted a year earlier.