Pachislot

Japan

Sep 8, 2026

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2 min read

Why New Pachislot Machines Are Struggling to Reach Japan’s Halls

Before a new pachislot machine reaches a Japanese gaming hall, its manufacturer must prove that the cabinet, software and payout behaviour comply with one of the industry’s strictest technical regimes.

Adrià Mas

Japan

Aug 3, 2026

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3 min read

Street Fighter 6 Enters Japan’s Pachislot Floors

Capcom’s seven-million-selling fighting game becomes a medal-free smart slot, extending the franchise from consoles and esports into one of Japan’s most distinctive forms of entertainment.

Adrià Mas

Pachislot

Why New Pachislot Machines Are Struggling to Reach Japan’s Halls

Street Fighter 6 Enters Japan’s Pachislot Floors

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