Japan Racing Association has also banned the sale of betting tickets and payouts at its racecourses and betting facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Japan.- The Japan Racing Association (JRA) has banned spectators from all race meetings in the country as part of efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to local press, authorities have also temporarily stopped the sale of betting tickets and payouts on race days as well as on weekdays at JRA racecourses and betting facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bettors are being advised to place wagers via telephone or online banking.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
JRA\u2019s decision comes after similar moves were made by the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and South Korean racing authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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