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.
05/06/20 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament cancelled Major sporting event the latest to be cut due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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.
05/04/20 Osaka IR bid still on MGM Resorts agenda Bid for an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan is still on MGM Resorts’ agenda according to acting CEO.
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.
04/28/20 Tokyo likely to join race for IR licence in Japan Global Market Advisors says it is a case of it not when the city will join the likes of Osaka and Yokohama in bidding for an IR licence.
04/24/20 Record number of public comments on Yokohama IR Authorities received feedback from 5,071 people regarding plans for a casino resort in the city.
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.
04/20/20 Japan scientist ‘very pessimistic’ of 2021 Olympics The chances of the Olympics going ahead in 2021 are looking less likely according to a leading scientist in Japan.
