- Guaranteed Prize Pool
- ¥89,220,000
- Number of Events
- 64 (75)
- Number of Entries
- 11,210
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🃏 USOP Japan 2025 Osaka 🃏
📍 Venue: Dojima River Forum, Osaka
📅 Date: October 2 to 8, 2025
USOP welcomes all to Osaka, Japan’s dynamic city of culture, cuisine, and competition. As Japan’s second largest metropolitan area, Osaka blends centuries old heritage with cutting edge urban energy. From historic temples and majestic castles to neon lit nightlife and world famous street food, the city offers poker players a vibrant escape after intense days at the tables.
The U Series of Poker (USOP), in proud partnership with Japan Gold Dragon, is thrilled to announce its much anticipated return, making its debut stop in Osaka for the 2025 series, running from 2nd to 8th October at the prestigious Dojima River Forum. With an eye catching guaranteed prize pool of 220,000,000 JPY, this event is set to attract elite poker talent from around the world. Step into the spotlight and compete for glory at USOP Osaka 2025, where legends are made and destinies are forged.
Poker players can win a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play with GACKT, Japan’s legendary Artist/Entertainer/Actor. The journey starts in the “Welcome to USOP” event with a ¥2.2M guaranteed prize pool.
The champion not only takes home prize money and a trophy but also earns an exclusive seat at “GACKT’s Party” on October 4th, playing alongside GACKT and other famous celebrities - a true dream moment for any poker player.
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The tournament runs from October 2 to 8, 2025, at the Dojima River Forum, Osaka, Japan – a prestigious multi-purpose venue in the heart of the city.
The series offers a guaranteed prize pool of JPY 220,000,000 (~USD 1.5M+).
The “Welcome to USOP” event features a JPY 2.2M guarantee, and the champion wins a seat at GACKT’s Party (October 4), playing with Japan’s legendary artist GACKT and other celebrities.
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