Declining demand due to pachinko market regulations and the collection and removal of gaming machines
First written in FY2017-Q1. 8 of 20 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
Sun moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018, 1 year after the typical company in this theme (2017).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2017: 5 of 9 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Smart Pachinko adoption coexisting with market contraction and cost concernsAnnual report
「The introduction and adoption of smart gaming machines are progressing, and demand for new pachislot machines, particularly Smart Pachislot machines, is increasing. In pachinko, the introduction of machines equipped with Lucky Trigger 3.0 Plus has prompted further adoption and wider use of Smart Pachinko. However, uncertainty in the market environment remains due to higher costs, the decline in pachinko halls and other factors.」
While describing the wider adoption of Smart Pachinko and increased demand in addition to Smart Pachislot, it explains that uncertainty caused by higher costs and the decline in pachinko halls remains. - FY2024-Q2Continuing demand for Smart Pachislot alongside supply and cost concernsAnnual report
「Next, in the pachinko and pachislot market within the entertainment-related business, smart gaming machines began to be introduced in November 2022. The emergence of titles with strong operating performance has also contributed to rising demand for new machines, particularly Smart Pachislot machines. Although supply difficulties caused by the global semiconductor shortage have begun to ease, uncertainty over the future remains due to continuing cost increases, the decline in pachinko halls and other factors.」
While describing rising demand for new machines, particularly Smart Pachislot machines, against a backdrop of smart gaming machine adoption, it explains that uncertainty over the future caused by higher costs and the decline in pachinko halls remains. - FY2023-Q3Increased demand for new machines driven by the introduction of smart gaming machinesAnnual report
「Smart gaming machines began to be introduced in November 2022. Their strong operating performance has also contributed to rising demand for new machines, particularly smart gaming machines. However, uncertainty over the future remains due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply difficulties and higher costs caused by the continuing global semiconductor shortage, and the decline in the number of pachinko halls.」
While describing rising demand for new machines against a backdrop of the introduction and strong operating performance of smart gaming machines, it continues to indicate uncertainty caused by the semiconductor shortage, higher costs and the decline in pachinko halls. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「After the replacement of machines with those subject to the new regulations was completed at the end of January 2022, demand for new machines has remained generally steady without a significant decline, partly driven by the strong performance of certain titles.」
It states that after the replacement of machines with those subject to the new regulations was completed, demand for new machines remained generally steady, supported by the strong performance of certain titles, partially easing the previous uncertainty on the demand side of the market. However, uncertainty caused by the semiconductor shortage, higher costs and the decline in the number of pachinko halls remains. - FY2023-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「After the replacement of machines with those subject to the new regulations was completed at the end of January 2022, demand for new machines has remained generally steady without a significant decline, partly driven by the strong performance of certain titles.」
It states that demand for new machines remained generally steady without a significant decline after the replacement of machines subject to the old regulations was completed. However, uncertainty caused by the semiconductor shortage, higher costs and the decline in pachinko halls remains. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「The deadline for removing machines subject to the old regulations arrived at the end of January 2022, generating temporary demand for machine replacements. However, the market remains uncertain due to supply difficulties and higher costs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing global semiconductor shortage, as well as the decline in the number of pachinko halls.」
While describing temporary replacement demand resulting from the deadline for removing machines subject to the old regulations, it adds supply difficulties and higher costs caused by the semiconductor shortage, as well as the decline in pachinko halls, specifying the sources of market uncertainty. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the partial amendment of the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, which took effect on 1 February 2018, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, the market environment remains uncertain due to factors including declines in the number of players, the number of pachinko halls and gaming-machine sales volume.」
It reiterates the uncertainty in the pachinko market caused by the regulatory amendments, the COVID-19 pandemic and declines in the number of players, pachinko halls and gaming-machine sales volume. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the partial amendment of the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, which took effect on 1 February 2018, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, the market environment remains uncertain due to factors including declines in the number of players, the number of pachinko halls and gaming-machine sales volume.」
In addition to the impact of the previous regulatory amendments, it specifies the COVID-19 pandemic and declines in the number of players, pachinko halls and gaming-machine sales volume as sources of uncertainty in the pachinko market. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the partial amendment of the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, which took effect on 1 February 2018, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, the tendency to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment such as new store openings and store renovations remains strong, and the market environment is marked by increasing uncertainty over the future.」
In addition to the impact of the previous regulatory amendments, it explicitly cites the COVID-19 pandemic and describes the continuing tendency to postpone gaming-machine replacements and capital investment, as well as uncertainty over the future. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the partial amendment of the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, which took effect on 1 February 2018, the market environment remains uncertain. The tendency to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment such as new store openings and store renovations has strengthened, increasing uncertainty over the future.」
The reduction in gaming-machine replacements, postponement of capital investment and increase in uncertainty over the future resulting from the regulatory amendment have continued. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「During the three-month cumulative period, there were no new business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business or other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」
It states that there have been no material changes to business and other risks, including uncertainty caused by pachinko market regulations and the postponement of capital investment. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, which took effect on 1 February 2018, the market environment remains uncertain. The tendency to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment such as new store openings and store renovations has strengthened, increasing uncertainty over the future.」
It states that the regulatory amendment strengthened the tendency to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment, again indicating increasing uncertainty in the market going forward. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Next, in the pachinko market in which the entertainment-related business operates, the market environment remains uncertain. Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, which took effect on 1 February 2018, pachinko halls continue to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment such as new store openings and store renovations, increasing uncertainty over the future.」
The reduction in gaming-machine replacements, postponement of capital investment and increase in uncertainty over the future resulting from the regulatory amendment have continued. - FY2018-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the impact of responding to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, promulgated on 4 September 2017 and scheduled to take effect on 1 February 2018, the market environment remains uncertain. Pachinko halls continue to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment such as new store openings and store renovations, increasing uncertainty over the future.」
It states that the response to the regulatory amendment has continued to reduce gaming-machine replacements and postpone capital investment, increasing uncertainty over the future. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the pachinko market, in which the entertainment-related business operates, uncertain conditions continue, including the response to the partial amendment of the Enforcement Regulations under the Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business and the Rules on the Certification of Gaming Machines and the Inspection of Their Types, promulgated on 4 September 2017 and scheduled to take effect on 1 February 2018. The tendency to postpone capital investment, new store openings and store renovations also continues.」
Although it newly specifies the regulatory amendment scheduled to take effect on 1 February 2018, the uncertainty stemming from regulation and the continuing tendency to postpone capital investment and other spending have remained unchanged. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the pachinko market, in which the entertainment-related business operates, measures to address dependence, or excessive involvement, are being considered in response to regulations and other factors. Uncertain conditions continue, and the tendency to postpone capital investment, new store openings and store renovations also continues.」
It states that uncertainty stemming from pachinko market regulations and measures to address dependence, together with the continuing tendency to postpone capital investment and other spending, persists. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「Recent market trends suggest that pachinko halls' operating environment will become increasingly challenging due to the decline in the number of players and the impact of measures to prevent excessive involvement that are to be agreed in the future.」
Against a backdrop of a declining player base and future regulations, it indicates that pachinko halls' operating environment is expected to become increasingly challenging. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to the impact of existing voluntary regulations, pachinko halls' earnings environment has become increasingly challenging due to the voluntary suspension of new machine installations in connection with the Ise-Shima Summit and the collection and removal of pachinko machines that may have differed from their certified specifications. Pachinko halls are therefore assumed to have adopted a more cautious stance toward investment.」
It reiterates the sluggish investment by pachinko halls caused by pachinko market regulations and machine collection and removal. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition to the impact of existing voluntary regulations, pachinko halls' earnings environment has become increasingly challenging due to the voluntary suspension of new machine installations in connection with the Ise-Shima Summit and the collection and removal by year-end of pachinko machines that may have differed from their certified specifications. Pachinko halls are therefore assumed to have adopted a more cautious stance toward investment.」
It reiterates the sluggish investment by pachinko halls caused by market regulations and machine collection and removal. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In addition to the impact of existing voluntary regulations, pachinko halls' earnings environment has become increasingly challenging due to the voluntary suspension of new machine installations in connection with the Ise-Shima Summit and the collection and removal by year-end of pachinko machines whose performance differed from their certified specifications. Pachinko halls are therefore assumed to have adopted a more cautious stance toward investment.」
It states that worsening market conditions made pachinko halls more cautious about investment, resulting in sluggish sales of computer systems.