Inside Asian Gaming

December 2015 inside asian gaming 17 entertainment for casino patrons. Game design is a real art! IAG: Slots still only account for a small percentage of GGR in Macau. What needs to happen for that percentage to go up substantially? KJ: Yes, slots are still a small percentage of GGR in Macau. However it’s been a growing segment up to recently. I strongly believe that the segment will have continuous growth over the many years to come, however steadily, as further innovation is introduced. IAG: Given the strength of Pachinko in Japan, what do you think the slot industry would look like in Japan if say three medium to large scale IRs were approved for the country’s major population centers? KJ: The Japanese market, whilst large in size by units for Pachinko and Pachislot today, would be affected with the introduction of IRs, allowing more traditional slots and table games. The question today is if and when? IAG: Who do you most admire in the industry? KJ: The industry is made up numerous people on both the operator and vendor side, some of them great industry legends from all parts of the globe. It is a dynamic industry to work in which has giving me a career and Industry profile opportunity to work and live all over the world. I often say “I go to work where people go to play.” This dynamic casino industry has some real entrepreneurs! Look at the casino structures throughout the world. IAG: Are you a gambler yourself? If so, what do you like to play? KJ: I have played a little roulette in the past. I have my own system but doesn’t every player? It’s fair to say that I’m not really a gambler but more fascinated in understanding the games and outcomes that bring players to play. IAG: What do you like to do in your spare time? KJ: I travel extensively for work and on annual leave which I enjoy however I also enjoy a quiet time at home particularly on Saturday evening cooking some dinner and relaxing in front of the TV. I enjoy dining out to experience new restaurants and catching up with friends, some of whom I have made acquaintances with from my years of living abroad in different countries. I can often be found at a resort swimming pool or on a beach in the sun. IAG: Where do you see yourself in five years? KJ: When I moved to Asia 11 years ago I was unsure if I would like it here or not. I enjoy my time in Macau and recently became a resident. I’m staying here for now and don’t see moving any time soon. I do see this as my base however I would like to spend some time in island life on white sands and aqua blue water in the future. I’m a beach, swimming pool and sun person that enjoys time on the water. “I would like to spend some time in island life on white sands and aqua blue water in the future. I’m a beach, swimming pool and sun person that enjoys time on the water.”