LT Game suspends sale of gaming equipment to United States
Macau-based casino equipment supplier LT Game has paused the sale of its gaming products in the United States amid ongoing US- China trade tensions. The company’s Chairman and Managing Director, Jay Chun, made the announcement during the official launch of LT Game’s new production line in Macau.
The company, a subsidiary of Paradise Entertainment Limited, unveiled its expanded facility this week. The firm will now assemble slot machines and electronic table games, including its latest models, such as LTS-1, LTS-2, Mighty Mite, Vista, Speedwave, and Ripple. The new production line, which spans approximately 20,000 square feet, is the result of a HK$10 million (€1.2 million) investment.
US flagged as costly market
Jay Chun explained that high tariffs in the US, exceeding 100 percent on gaming machines, have made it financially unfeasible to compete with domestically manufactured equipment. As a result, LT Game will prioritise growing its presence in Asia and Europe, where demand remains strong.
“We won’t be selling to the US in the short term,” Chun stated. “The tariff on a gaming machine is more than 100 percent, and it’s hard to compete with products made in the US.”
However, Chun expressed optimism that trade tensions could ease in the coming months, opening the door for a potential return to the North American market.
LT Game’s strategic pivot will focus on expanding in key Asian markets, including the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. The company is also looking to build on its European footprint, supported by its existing office in the United States.
The new Macau production facility, located in the northern district of the peninsula, is adjacent to LT Game’s office and showroom. Based on a three-shift system, it can produce up to 60 machines per day and around 20,000 units annually.
Smart table debut expected soon
The facility handles the final assembly of components sourced globally, including chassis and wiring from mainland China, PCs from Taiwan, and cash registers from Japan and the United States.
Chun added that the new line would enhance the efficiency of the company’s supply chain, reducing reliance on third-party manufacturers in Taiwan. LT Game is also preparing to enter the smart table segment, which is currently dominated in Macau by firms such as Walker Digital Table Systems and Angel.
Chun said the company plans to launch a cost-effective smart table for baccarat, which is nearly half the price of similar products but maintains comparable accuracy. He concluded that LT Game remains committed to innovation and competitiveness in overseas markets, despite near-term challenges in the United States.
