JOPT Osaka 2025

🃏 JOPT Osaka 2025 🃏

📍 Dojima River Forum, Osaka, Japan
📅 Date: October 30 – November 3, 2025

The Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT) continues to prove that it is possible to host world-class poker tournaments in Japan, even within the country’s unique legal framework. As the nation’s longest-running and largest poker tour, JOPT has become the training ground for many of Japan’s finest players who now shine on the international stage.

This will be the second JOPT stop in Osaka this year, running from October 30 to November 3, 2025 at the Dojima River Forum. The first Osaka leg earlier in the year was a tremendous success, with the Main Event surpassing expectations and drawing an impressive 1,342 entries. Japan’s own Yuki Nishikawa emerged victorious, lifting the iconic Black Clover trophy and further strengthening Osaka’s position as a key destination for competitive poker.

One of the features that sets JOPT apart is its innovative registration and payment system. Players can enter using a wide variety of methods, including cash (JPY), credit cards, electronic money, POKERWEB COIN, and even USDT, ensuring maximum accessibility for both local and international participants. This forward-thinking approach highlights why JOPT is regarded as a trailblazer in the global poker scene.

But JOPT Osaka offers more than just poker – it delivers a complete cultural experience. Visitors can enjoy not only the thrill of live tournaments but also the vibrant atmosphere of Osaka, one of Japan’s most dynamic cities. The timing of the festival aligns perfectly with the city’s renowned food culture, giving players the chance to indulge in delicacies like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu. Beyond the tables, Osaka offers bustling nightlife, premier shopping districts, and historic landmarks such as Osaka Castle and the neon-lit streets of Dotonbori, blending poker and culture into one unforgettable trip.

For international visitors, JOPT Osaka is a gateway into Japanese hospitality and culture while competing at a high level. For domestic players, it is a powerful symbol of how far the local poker scene has come, and how much potential still lies ahead.

With its mix of fierce competition, player-friendly structure, and a world-class setting, JOPT Osaka 2025 is more than just another tournament. It is a celebration of Japan’s growing presence in the global poker community, and a must-play stop on the Asian poker calendar.