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Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 3:25:45 PM

Junnosuke Taguchi Wins GACKT’s Party

Level 11: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Junnosuke Taguchi - Photo by USOP

Watch from 4:34:40 on the Livestream

Junnosuke Taguchi picked up A♣ K♥ and decided to limp, then snap-called the all-in of Eosoo Lee, who held 5♥ 5♦ for 70,000.

Player	Hand	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	A♣K♥ D	452,000(57 BB) 78,000(10 BB)
EL Eosoo LeeSouth Korea	5♥5♦ BB	busted

Junnosuke Taguchi hit the flop with top two pair, holding off Eosoo Lee to secure the win. Eosoo Lee is eliminated but takes home a ticket to the Ultra High Roller.

Junnosuke is crowned champion of GACKT’s Party, taking home the USOP signature trophy and a coveted ticket to the Amazing High Roller.

Congratulations to both players for an exciting showdown and a memorable night at the tables!

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 3:16:08 PM

Heads Up At Gackt's Party

Level 11: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Junnosuke Taguchi and Eosoo Lee

Player	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	366,000(46 BB)
EL Eosoo LeeSouth Korea	78,000(10 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 3:09:52 PM

Federico Faranda Eliminated, Secures Super High Roller Ticket

Level 11: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Federico Faranda

Watch from 4:09:19 on the Livestream

In another pre-flop all-in heads-up, Junnosuke Taguchi and Federico Faranda went to battle. The flop brought an ace for Junnosuke, leaving Federico needing a runner-runner to survive.

Federico was unable to catch up and was eliminated from the tournament, but he takes home a ticket to the Super High Roller. Good job for Federico!

Player	Hand	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	A♦5♣ D	380,000(48 BB) 64,000(8 BB)
FF Federico FarandaGermany	Q♥9♣ BB	busted

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 3:05:54 PM

Huge Pre-Flop All-In: Junnosuke Taguchi Doubles Up

Level 11: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

Watch from 4:05:11 on the Livestream

In a massive pre-flop clash, Junnosuke Taguchi moved all in for 150,000 holding A♠ A♦ against Federico Faranda’s J♠ J♣ .

The board held no jack, allowing Junnosuke to secure a huge double up and take a commanding lead on his path to claiming the ticket to the Amazing High Roller.

Player	Hand	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	A♠A♦ D	316,000(40 BB) 166,000(21 BB)
FF Federico FarandaGermany	J♠J♣ SB	195,000(24 BB) -150,000(-19 BB)

Board:Q♥3♥K♦3♣2♠

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 2:51:08 PM

Back-to-Back Big Wins For Eosoo Lee

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Eosoo Lee

Watch from 3:34:06 on the Livestream

Fresh from a triple up, Eosoo Lee found herself in another all-in situation pre-flop against Federico Faranda. Rising to the occasion once more, Eosoo held her hand and doubled up again.

Player	Hand	Chips
EL Eosoo LeeSouth Korea	Q♥9♠ D	96,000(16 BB) 54,000(9 BB)
FF Federico FarandaGermany	8♦8♥ BB	195,000(33 BB) -42,000(-7 BB)

Board:J♠2♠K♥T♠K♠

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 2:42:09 PM

Junnosuke Taguchi Eliminates Koichi Okawa

Level 10: 3,000 / 6,000 ante: 6,000

Watch from 3:52:01 on the Livestream

On the button, Koichi Okawa moved all in for 41,000 with K♥ K♣ . Junnosuke Taguchi, holding A♥ 6♣ in the big blind, called.

The board delivered an ace, giving Junnosuke the winning hand and sending Koichi to the rail. A dramatic elimination at GACKT’s Party!

Player	Hand	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	A♥6♣ BB	171,000(29 BB) 44,000(7 BB)
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	K♥K♣ D	busted

Board:A♣Q♣5♦J♦8♠

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 2:29:18 PM

Junnosuke Taguchi VS Koichi Okawa

Level 9: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Junnosuke Taguchi

Watch from 3:37:48 on the Livestream

On the button, Junnosuke Taguchi moved all in for 50,000. Koichi Okawa, in the big blind, called.

Junnosuke’s pair of ace held up, giving him the win and scooping the pot over Koichi.

Player	Hand	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	A♦T♥ D	24,000(6 BB) -54,000(-13 BB)
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	Q♣J♣ BB	106,000(27 BB) 56,000(14 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 2:18:15 PM

Mao Akutsu Hits the Bubble

Level 9: 2,000 / 4,000 ante: 4,000

Watch from 3:27:26 on the Livestream

Mao Akutsu found herself in an all-in showdown against Koichi Okawa. While Mao started ahead, Koichi hit an ace on the flop, turning the hand in his favor.

Mao was eliminated and missed out on the ticket, but she leaves GACKT’s Party with memories of a thrilling night at the tables.

Each remaining player has now secured a ticket in the festival. The champion will earn entry into the prestigious Amazing High Roller, the runner-up claims a seat in the Ultra High Roller, and the third-place finisher takes home a ticket to the Super High Roller.

Player	Hand	Chips
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	A♣3♥ BB	72,000(18 BB) 35,000(9 BB)
MA Mao AkutsuJapan	J♦J♣ UTG	busted

Board:A♥3♠Q♥4♠4♥

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 2:11:47 PM

Chip Counts Update

Level 8: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 2:04:46 PM

Federico Faranda Doubles Up Against Koichi Okawa

Level 8: 1,500 / 3,000 ante: 3,000

Federico Faranda

Watch from 3:13:10 on the Livestream

Fresh from his win against Babe Weng, Federico Faranda moved all in against Koichi Okawa. Federico 3-bet all in for 73,000 and was called by Koichi.

Player	Hand	Chips
FF Federico FarandaGermany	9♥9♦ SB	152,000(51 BB) 79,000(26 BB)
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	A♥K♠ CO	49,000(16 BB) -65,000(-22 BB)

Board:Q♥6♠6♦J♦5♠

Federico held his hand and secured a big double up.

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 1:55:04 PM

Babe Weng Exits With A Smile

Level 7: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Babe Weng

Watch from 3:01:02 on the Livestream

Federico Faranda, who earned his seat by winning Event #1 “Welcome to USOP,” opened from UTG to 5,000. Babe Weng moved all in for 25,000 from the small blind, and Federico snap-called.

Player	Hand	Chips
FF Federico FarandaGermany	J♥J♣ UTG	74,000(37 BB) 29,000(15 BB)
BW Babe WengTaiwan	A♥3♥ SB	busted

Babe Weng was eliminated from the party but left the table with a smile, waving and greeting everyone as she exited. A graceful exit and a memorable moment at GACKT’s Party.

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 1:48:51 PM

Chip Counts Update

Level 7: 1,000 / 2,000 ante: 2,000

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 1:22:59 PM

Koichi Okawa Eliminated Gackt From The Party

Level 6: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Koichi Okawa

Watch from 2:32:21 on the Livestream

Eosoo Lee opened to 3,500, and Koichi Okawa called. GACKT tanked before shoving his remaining 22,900, and Lyla from the big blind went all in for 31,700. Eosoo folded, leaving the action back on Koichi who made the call.

Player	Hand	Chips
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	A♦K♠	147,100(98 BB) 60,600(40 BB)
G GacktJapan	J♠9♠	busted
L LylaTaiwan	Q♠Q♦	busted

The flop gave Lyla a top set, but the river changed everything. Koichi hit the nut straight on the river, knocking out both GACKT and Lyla in one dramatic hand.

The man of the evening is eliminated, and the table is shaken up as Koichi scoops a massive double knockout.

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 1:13:53 PM

Chip Counts Update

Level 6: 1,000 / 1,500 ante: 1,500

Player	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	124,100(83 BB)
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	86,500(58 BB)
MA Mao AkutsuJapan	73,100(49 BB)
EL Eosoo LeeSouth Korea	59,100(39 BB)
FF Federico FarandaGermany	33,700(22 BB)
L LylaTaiwan	27,700(18 BB)
G GacktJapan	22,900(15 BB)
BW Babe WengTaiwan	18,900(13 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 12:55:12 PM

Mao Akutsu Folded Queens

Level 5: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Mao Akutsu

Watch from 2:05:12 on the Livestream

Mao Akutsu opened to 2,500, only to face a 3-bet from Junnosuke Taguchi to 7,000.

On the big blind, Koichi Okawa moved all in for 78,600, putting maximum pressure on the table.

Mao tanked for two minutes before folding her queens, and Junnosuke followed suit, leaving Koichi to scoop the pot uncontested.

Player	Hand	Chips
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	A♣K♣	91,100(76 BB)
MA Mao AkutsuJapan	Q♥Q♠	128,100(107 BB)
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	7♠7♦	55,600(46 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 12:46:52 PM

Kazutoyo Koyabu First Casualty

Level 5: 600 / 1,200 ante: 1,200

Kazutoyo Koyabu

Watch from 1:55:17 on the Livestream

Kazutoyo Koyabu moved all in for 3,600 holding K♣ 7♣ . Koichi Okawa called with A♦ T♠ , while Lyla defended her big blind with Q♦ 4♦ .

Lyla checked on the flop A♣ Q♥ 8 and called Koichi’s 7,000 bet. Both players checked the turn A♠ . On the river T♦, Lyla checked again, and Koichi fired 12,000. Lyla called.

Koichi revealed a full house, eliminating Kazutoyo and scooping additional chips from Lyla.

Player	Hand	Chips
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	A♦T♠	81,000(68 BB) 28,000(23 BB)
L LylaTaiwan	Q♦4♦	20,700(17 BB) -23,800(-20 BB)
KK Kazutoyo KoyabuJapan	K♣7♣	busted

Board:Q♥8♥A♣A♠T♦

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 12:26:13 PM

Chip Counts Update

Level 4: 400 / 800 ante: 800

Player	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	115,000(144 BB)
MA Mao AkutsuJapan	65,800(82 BB)
EL Eosoo LeeSouth Korea	56,700(71 BB)
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	52,900(66 BB)
FF Federico FarandaGermany	44,700(56 BB)
G GacktJapan	41,400(52 BB)
BW Babe WengTaiwan	40,600(51 BB)
L LylaTaiwan	29,100(36 BB)
KK Kazutoyo KoyabuJapan	3,800(5 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 12:19:58 PM

Lyla Survives Flip

Level 3: 300 / 600 ante: 600

Lyla

Watch from 1:25:36 on the Livestream

Before the flop, Lyla and Kazutoyo Koyabu both moved all in, setting up a classic flip. The tension was high as chips went in the middle, but the board favored Lyla.

Lyla held on, surviving the showdown, while Kazutoyo came up short, failing to hit the board.

Player	Hand	Chips
L LylaTaiwan	4♠4♦ UTG	29,100(49 BB) 15,300(26 BB)
KK Kazutoyo KoyabuJapan	A♠K♣ MP	3,800(6 BB) -13,800(-23 BB)

Board:9♥9♠2♠Q♣T♠

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 12:01:11 PM

Junnosuke Taguchi Doubles Up Against Lyla

Level 2: 200 / 400 ante: 400

Junnosuke Taguchi

Watch from 59:25 on the Livestream

The action was heating up early in the tournament when Lyla opened from UTG with A♦ T♣ to 1,000 and called a 3-bet from Junnosuke Taguchi with T♠ T♥ on UTG+3 for 3,000. Mao Akutsu also joined the action from the big blind.

The flop came T♦ 4♣ 3♥, giving Junnosuke top set. He led out with a c-bet of 2,700, and both Lyla and Mao called, keeping the excitement alive.

The turn 3♠ didn’t slow Junnosuke down, he fired 8,000, with only Lyla continuing.

On the river A♠ , Junnosuke bet 13,000, only to face a bold check-raise all-in from Lyla for 50,000. With confidence, Junnosuke snap-called for his remaining 32,800, revealing the full house that secured his early double up.

Player	Hand	Chips
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	T♠T♥ MP	99,300(248 BB) 52,800(132 BB)
L LylaTaiwan	A♦T♣ UTG	17,200(43 BB) -46,500(-116 BB)

Board:T♦4♣3♥3♠A♠

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 11:47:31 AM

GACKT's Aces Crack By Lyla

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Gackt

Watch from 50:04 on the Livestream

From UTG+1, GACKT picked up A♠ A♣ and raised to 800. Lyla, holding 4♥ 4♦, called from UTG+3, while Koichi Okawa defended her big blind.

The flop came 8♥ 5♦ 8♠. GACKT continued with a 700 c-bet, and Lyla raised to 2,100. Koichi folded, and GACKT made the call.

The 4♣ hit the turn, giving Lyla a full house. GACKT checked, and Lyla bet 4,500, which GACKT called.

On the 7♠ river, GACKT checked again, and Lyla bet 10,000. After a long tank, GACKT called and saw Lyla reveal her fours full of eights.

Big pot for Lyla at GACKT’s Party!

Player	Hand	Chips
G GacktJapan	A♠A♣ UTG+1	33,800(169 BB) -17,400(-87 BB)
L LylaTaiwan	4♥4♦ MP	63,700(319 BB) 18,500(93 BB)

Board:8♥5♦8♠4♣7♠

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 11:36:30 AM

Lucky Seven for Mao Akutsu

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Mao Akutsu

Watch from 42:11 on the Livestream

Action folded to Koichi Okawa who opened from UTG+2 to 900. Akutsu Mao called from the cutoff, and Lyla joined from the button. On the big blind, Kazutoyo Koyabu woke up with Q♥ Q♦ and fired a 3-bet to 3,900. All three players made the call.

Four players went to the flop 3♣ 4♥ 2♠ , and Koyabu continued for 7,500. Only Akutsu stuck around with 7♥ 7♣ .

The turn 7♠ gave Akutsu a huge set, one of only two cards that could save her. Koyabu kept up the pressure with a 9,500 bet, but Akutsu took her time before raising to 20,000. Koyabu made the call.

Both players checked the river K♦ , and Akutsu revealed her set of sevens to scoop the pot, cracking the queens and stacking up nicely.

Player	Hand	Chips
KK Kazutoyo KoyabuJapan	Q♥Q♦ BB	18,400(92 BB) -31,400(-157 BB)
MA Mao AkutsuJapan	7♣7♥ CO	99,100(496 BB) 39,500(198 BB)

Board:3♣4♥2♠7♠K♦

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 11:16:52 AM

Players at GACKT’s Party

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

Player	Chips
G GacktJapan	50,000(250 BB)
MA Mao AkutsuJapan	50,000(250 BB)
JT Junnosuke TaguchiJapan	50,000(250 BB)
KO Koichi OkawaJapan	50,000(250 BB)
EL Eosoo LeeSouth Korea	50,000(250 BB)
FF Federico FarandaGermany	50,000(250 BB)
BW Babe WengTaiwan	50,000(250 BB)
L LylaTaiwan	50,000(250 BB)
KK Kazutoyo KoyabuJapan	50,000(250 BB)

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/4/2025, 11:11:11 AM

When Celebrities Meet the Cards – GACKT’s Party Begins!

Level 1: 100 / 200 ante: 200

It’s happening now! GACKT’s Party kicks off at the USOP x Japan Gold Dragon Series, bringing together stars, influencers, and poker pros for a night of excitement and unforgettable moments!

Derick ElominaDerick Elomina

10/3/2025, 11:14:27 AM

Catch GACKT’s Party LIVE at the USOP x Japan Gold Dragon Series

Level 11: 4,000 / 8,000 ante: 8,000

GACKT's Party Final Table