TLDR Aristocrat Leisure said growth is coming from new casino openings and expansions across Asia. The company sees future opportunities in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. Land-based slot machine revenue is forecast to grow 3% a year through 2030, according to H2 Gambling Capital. Aristocrat Gaming is focused on efficiency, including supply chain changes and AI use. Half-year net profit after tax rose 8.4% year-on-year to AUD794.0 million.
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd held its 2026 Investor Briefing on Wednesday. The Australian gambling machine maker outlined plans for growth across Asia and other regions.
CEO and managing director Trevor Croker led the presentation. He said the company is seeing gains through new casino openings and property expansions.
Management pointed to Asia as a main driver of this growth. They also mentioned Europe and the United Arab Emirates as areas with future potential.
Openings Support Share Gains
Aristocrat’s leadership said the company usually wins a higher share of business at new openings and expansions than its average across the portfolio. This was used to explain why property development matters to the land-based side of the business.
The company referenced a forecast from gaming consultancy H2 Gambling Capital. That forecast expects land-based slot machine revenue to grow at a rate of 3% a year between 2025 and 2030.
Aristocrat used this data to describe the market conditions behind its plans. The company said openings and expansions matter most in markets where it can grow its presence.
Land-Based Strategy And Segments
Chief strategy officer Superna Kalle spoke about the company’s approach to land-based gaming. She said the strategy targets large markets that are stable and still growing.
Aristocrat Gaming is one of three main divisions at the company. It covers casino slot machines and gaming content.
The other two divisions are