Only Story Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuya Hirano), which operates Japan's largest decision-maker matching platform with 7,000 pre-screened decision-makers, will co-host "Ketsusaisha Poker Kai" (Decision-Maker Poker Gathering), a poker networking event exclusively for executives and decision-makers, with the executive poker community "MEPC (Mugen Executive Poker Club)" on August 6, 2026 (Wed) in Tokyo. This event is a venue for executives to engage deeply through serious competition while honing their business judgment, negotiation, and risk management skills through poker. Beginner lessons for those new to poker will also be held (6:00 PM -), so even those unfamiliar with the rules can participate with peace of mind. ■ Event Overview Event Name: Ketsusaisha Poker Kai powered by MEPC & ONLY STORY Date and Time: August 6, 2026 (Wed) 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Beginner lesson from 6:00 PM) Venue: Undisclosed location in Tokyo (details will be provided to registrants) Co-hosts: MEPC (Mugen Executive Poker Club), Only Story Inc. Participation Fee: Pre-payment 10,000 yen / Cash on day 11,000 yen / Mugenkai Monthly Member 5,000 yen (cash on day) Target Audience: Executives and Decision-Makers ■ Background: Why Executives are Passionate About Poker Many successful executives and investors worldwide, such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Takafumi Horie, are poker enthusiasts. This is not just for entertainment like "The Strongest Executive Competition," but because poker is utilized as an "intellectual sport" that sharpens business acumen. There are primarily three reasons why poker is said to be beneficial for management: Decision-making under incomplete information: It trains you to choose the best move with only the information at hand (actual management is a continuous series of judgments under incomplete information). Risk management and courage: The judgment of where to bet limited chips has the same structure as investment or M&A dec