KL Saberi Slot Brand Suffered $236 Million Loss
The slot machine manufacturer reported significant financial losses and low unit sales between 2020 and 2026.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Gambling
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Between 2020 and 2026, the KL Saberi slot machine brand accumulated US$236 million in losses while selling only 77 units globally. The brand initially projected reaching annual sales of 10,000 units by 2031.
Why it matters
The poor financial performance highlights the challenges of penetrating the global casino equipment market, particularly for a brand heavily reliant on a single domestic operator.
The brand sold 77 units since 2020, with 88.3% of sales occurring in the Philippines. While 42 units were sold in 2024, sales dropped to zero in 2025 before recording six units in 2026.
The players
KL Saberi
A slot machine manufacturing brand based in South Korea.
RGB International Bhd
A distributor that partnered with the KL Saberi brand to supply gambling equipment.
Kangwon Land
A casino operator that serves as a primary supply destination for the manufacturer.
The details
Manufactured in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, the machines have relied on a partnership with distributor RGB International Bhd and supply contracts with Kangwon Land. Despite opening an international office in the Philippines in 2023, the brand has struggled to meet its aggressive growth targets.
Timeline
The KL Saberi brand officially launched in 2017.
Reported financial losses and unit sales tracking began in 2020.
The Philippine office was opened in 2023.
Sales reached six units by 2026.
The target year for achieving 10,000 annual units is 2031.
Roadmap
This performance reflects the volatility inherent in the casino equipment manufacturing supply chain reliance model. Many niche manufacturers struggle to transition from domestic supply contracts to a sustainable international footprint against established global conglomerates.
For consumers and operators, the manufacturer’s financial instability may lead to shifts in equipment availability and long-term service support for installed machines. Potential buyers should consider the impact of supply chain volatility on hardware maintenance and replacement parts.
The takeaway
The drastic gap between initial sales projections and actual performance underscores the difficulty of scaling in the highly competitive casino hardware industry. Investors and stakeholders should monitor whether manufacturing remains sustainable as the company seeks to expand beyond its primary domestic client.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by IAG.
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