ANGEL GROUP
GROUP CEO MESSAGE
The Angel Group is a global company focused on manufacturing, making high-quality cards such as casino playing cards and trading card games.
We have improved our quality and yield levels, through our development of paper stock and printing technology, as well as through the development of digital technology and software technology.
Thankfully, we have received praise from customers in Asia, Australia, North America and Europe.
In recent years, we have successfully developed, and deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered recognition system, incorporating deep learning technology.
Also, in 2019, we acquired GPI, the world’s No. 1 casino chip and dice company, to expand more globally, with a wider range of items.
We will strive to realize both solid and stable management , as well as innovative and exciting management, so that we can be a company that continues to be needed in the industry
BUSINESS
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Consumer Business
We provide various products such as playing cards, Hyakunin Isshu (Poetry cards), Hanafuda (Flower cards), etc. for the general consumer market.
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Our high quality products have been well received. -
Gaming Business
We provide playing cards, casino currency, state-of-the-art gaming equipment and table operation systems. We have a global client base of casino customers around the world.
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OEM Business
We conduct OEM production of trading card games from major brand owners. We maximize the utilization of our knowledge and technology cultivated over many years in the card business
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GLOBAL MAP
GROUP HISTORY
| 1949 | Founded Kato Kiyoshi Shoten in Bijoen, Tennoji-ku, Osaka, Japan |
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| 1956 | Kato Kiyoshi Shoten was re-established as Kato Kiyoshi Shoten Co., Ltd. |
| 1963 | Angel Trump Co., Ltd. established in Yokaichi City (now Higashiomi City), Shiga Japan |
| 1966 | Started production of trading card games |
| 1999 | First casino supply license obtained in New South Wales, Australia |
Developed and sold the world’s first pre-shuffled cards |
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| 2004 | Established a dedicated casino playing card factory in Eigenji-cho, Kanzaki-gun (now Higashiomi City), Shiga Japan |
| 2006 | Established a company in Macau (ANGEL MACAU LTD.) |
| 2007 | Established a company in Las Vegas （ANGEL PLAYING CARDS U.S.A. INC.） |
| 2008 | Angel Shoji Co., Ltd. moved to Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto and changed its trade name to Angel Playing Card Co., Ltd. |
| 2015 | Established Kansai Gakken Factory and Research and Development Center in Seika-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto Japan |
Established a company in Singapore (ANGEL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.) |
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Established a company in Australia (ANGEL AUSTRALASIA PTY.LTD.) |
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Established a company in the Philippines (ANGEL TECHNOLOGY PHILIPPINES INC.) |
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| 2016 | Established A.I. Systems Research Institute. |
| 2018 | Established Singapore Plant in Jurong Innovation District, Singapore |
| 2019 | Acquired Gaming Partners International (GPI), the largest gaming currency company in the world |
| 2024 | Established Angel Global Business Co., Ltd. and Angel Gaming Devices Co., Ltd. by a corporate split from Angel Gaming Co., Ltd. |
AWARDS & PRIZES
| 1969 | Ministry of International Trade and Industry: Certified as an Export Contribution Company |
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| 1970 | Ministry of International Trade and Industry: Certified as an export contribution company (2nd consecutive year) |
| 1971 | Ministry of International Trade and Industry: Certified as an export contribution company (3rd consecutive year) |
| 2006 | Minoru Shigeta, the founder of our playing card business, is awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon in Japan |
| 2010 | INSIDE ASIAN Gaming：Pre-shuffled cards wins Supplier Award |
| 2011 | INSIDE ASIAN Gaming：Pre-shuffled cards wins Supplier Award (2nd consecutive year) |
| 2012 | INSIDE ASIAN Gaming： |
| 2014 | INSIDE ASIAN Gaming： |
| 2016 | Omihachiman Tax Office, National Tax Agency ： Angel Playing Card Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is recognized and awarded as an excellent declaration corporation |
| 2017 | Asia Gaming Awards：Best Industry Supplier |
| 2018 | G2E Asia Awards：Best Industry Innovation |
| 2023 | Asia Gaming Awards：Best Table Game Product |
IAG Academy IR Awards：Best Table Game Solution |
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