Konami Gaming, Inc. Secures License with Hasbro, Inc. for Dungeons & Dragons Branded Slot Machines
January 15 2013 - 2:21PM
Business Wire
Konami Gaming, Inc., one of the largest designers and
manufacturers of slot machines and casino management systems, is
pleased to announce the completion of a licensing agreement with
Hasbro, Inc. and Hasbro International, Inc. whereby Konami has the
rights to design and manufacture slot machines using the popular
Dungeons & Dragons brand.
According to Ross O’Hanley, vice president of domestic game
sales at Konami Gaming, Inc., “We are proud to partner with Hasbro,
one of the world’s leading toy and game manufacturers, to bring the
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) brand to the gaming industry.
D&D® is an iconic brand known for capturing the imagination of
its fans through its seemingly limitless cast of characters,
engaging stories and vast worlds. We plan to utilize those
attributes to create a diverse product line which appeals to a wide
variety of slot players.”
Mark Blecher, senior vice president of digital media &
gaming at Hasbro, added, “Dungeons & Dragons is known for
delivering entertaining experiences across a variety of platforms,
and we are pleased to be partnering with Konami to bring D&D
fans yet another expression of the brand through casino
gaming.”
Steve Sutherland, chief operating officer at Konami Gaming,
Inc., explained, “Konami is very particular about the brands we
choose to license. In Hasbro, we found a collaborative partner with
a shared vision of product development. Therefore, we are excited
about working with Hasbro to create gaming products that leverage
the robust nature of Dungeon & Dragons and reflect the Konami
brand.”
For more information about Konami Gaming, Inc., visit
www.konamigaming.com.
About Konami Gaming,
Inc.
Konami Gaming, Inc. is a Las Vegas based subsidiary of KONAMI
CORPORATION (NYSE: KNM). The company is one of the largest
providers of slot machines and casino management systems for the
global gaming market. For more information about Konami Gaming,
Inc., please visit www.konamigaming.com.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. is a branded play company providing children and
families around the world with a wide-range of immersive
entertainment offerings based on the Company's world class brand
portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion
pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program,
Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative,
well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET
SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and
produces television programming for markets around the world.
Programming in the U.S. is distributed on The Hub TV Network, a
multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery
Communications. Through the Company's deep commitment to corporate
social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to
build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to
positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named
one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens."
For more information about Hasbro, Inc., please visit
www.hasbro.com.
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