Kazuo Okada is a prominent Japanese businessman and entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Aruze Gaming, a global manufacturer of gaming machines and casino equipment. With a career spanning several decades, Okada has played a significant role in the development of the gaming and casino industry in Asia and internationally. He was also a key figure in the early growth of Universal Entertainment Corporation and was a major shareholder and director at Wynn Resorts. Okada's career has included both major business successes and high-profile legal disputes.
• Founded Aruze Gaming, establishing it as a recognized supplier of gaming machines worldwide.
• Instrumental in the expansion of Universal Entertainment Corporation into international casino markets.
• Key investor and board member in the launch and growth of Wynn Resorts, contributing to the development of major casino properties in Las Vegas and Macau.
• In 2022, Kazuo Okada was involved in a high-profile legal dispute over the control of Okada Manila, a major integrated resort in the Philippines (GGRAsia, May 2022).
• Featured in Forbes Asia articles regarding his business ventures and legal disputes (Forbes Asia, 2017).
• Coverage in Reuters and Bloomberg on his role in Universal Entertainment and Wynn Resorts (Reuters, 2012; Bloomberg, 2017).
