Konami Gaming, Inc. announced it has reached an agreement with Carnival Corporation & plc., the world’s largest leisure travel company, to deliver its award-winning Synkros casino management system across the entire global fleet. As Carnival Corporation’s preferred partner for core gaming systems, Synkros will provide systems hardware and software for 100-plus ships spanning a portfolio of nine cruise line brands.
“A key component of Carnival Corporation’s long-term global focus is driving future innovation and leveraging technology that advances the greatest vacation experience for our guests,” said Marty Goldman, senior vice president, global casino operations, at Carnival Corporation & plc. “After extensive evaluations, Konami not only had the robust technical infrastructure required to support our goals, but also the company values, culture and professionalism to foster true partnership.”
Konami’s Synkros will reach onboard casinos spanning nine leading brands: Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK). New-build ships are also planned for implementation as it progresses.
“Carnival Corporation has demonstrated incredible achievements in enhancing experiential value for guests, with groundbreaking service, convenience, and technology,” said Tom Jingoli, executive vice president and chief commercial officer of Konami Gaming, Inc. “The launch of Synkros across its casino portfolio will equip Carnival Corporation with a unified global system, bringing together marketing, reporting, analytics, accounting and more within a single agile environment.”
