From the Editor
  • Hajime Satomi is the chairman of Sega Sammy, a Japanese pachinko machine and gaming software firm.
  • He founded pachinko machine maker Sammy, which got into the videogame business when it acquired Sega in 2004.
  • His son, Haruki, is CEO and chairman.
  • Sega Sammy has a 45% stake in South Korean gambling-and-entertainment resort Paradise City.
  • Satomi is also a top-ranked owner of thoroughbred horses.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
83
Source of Wealth
Video games, Pachinko, Self Made
Residence
Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship
Japan
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
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