05/14/20 Japan lifts state of emergency in 39 prefectures This news will be welcomed by gaming operators and pachinko halls, which should be able to reopen their doors over the coming days.
05/14/20 Sega Sammy sees year-end profits soar Earnings for the year hit US$13.8 billion representing an impressive 421 per cent year-on-year increase.
05/14/20 Yokohama Mayor “not surprised” by LSV exit Mayor Fumiko Hayashi believes the Covid-19 pandemic played a part on the operator’s decision to withdraw from the IR process.
05/13/20 Las Vegas Sands withdraws from Japan IR race Las Vegas casino operator steps back from IR bid in Yokohama to focus on opportunities elsewhere.
05/11/20 Japan: Some pachinko halls reopen Japan’s second-largest pachinko hall operator, Dynam Co., Ltd, has resumed operations at 101 branches in 12 prefectures.
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.
