05/05/20 Japan: Government IR Basic Policy to be published in July Bay City Ventures the Basic Policy will be published on July 26 but that the government’s IR implementation could be delayed until July of 2021.
04/29/20 Osaka Pachinko hall will be forced to close Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura has indicated he is considering closure instructions if the hall continues to operate.
04/22/20 Mizuho Bank suspends Lottery ticket sales One of the largest banks in Japan has suspended lottery ticket sales due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
04/22/20 Japan to take action against pachinko operators The government is discussing how to take action against operators who have refused to close parlours during the Covid-19 state of emergency.
04/16/20 Genting Singapore committed to Yokohama IR Operator confirms it remains engaged in the process of working with the local government on its IR plans.
04/16/20 Okura Holdings shuts some pachinko venues Operator closes some of its pachinko venues after pressure from local governments.
