USOP Osaka Series – October 2–8 with ¥220 Million Guaranteed

The U Series of Poker (USOP) is returning to Japan, with its official partner, the Japan Gold Dragon, set to host the first stop of the 2025 season from October 2 to 8 at the Dojima River Forum Osaka.

The seven-day poker series will feature many exciting poker tournaments and a massive guaranteed prize pool, making it one of the largest poker festivals in the region.

Festival Highlights

• Over 50 events in 7 days
• A total guaranteed prize pool of ¥220,000,000 (approximately $1.5 million)
• U Series of Poker Osaka Main Event with a  ¥77,000,000 guaranteed prize pool. (approximately $520,000)

U Series of Poker Osaka Main Event

The U Series of Poker Main Event stands out with a ¥77,000,000 guarantee, offering deep structures, late registration windows, and tournaments running into the early morning.

The full tournament schedule has not yet been released, but there will be numerous exciting poker tournaments to choose from.

Player of the Year (POTY) Launch

USOP Osaka will kick off the 2026 Player of the Year (POTY) leaderboard race.

From this stop, players will earn points based on their achievements in the USOP circuit. 

The cumulative performance across all the official USOP stops will reward the top player, earning him the coveted title.

The Venue and Location

The Dojima River Forum will host the U Series of Poker – Japan Gold Dragon Festival. This sleek and modern venue, along with the beautiful riverside in the heart of Osaka, will set the perfect stage for this event.

Off the table, players can enjoy the riverside at the nearby coffee lounges and galleries, or venture out to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori’s street food haven, enjoy shopping, or even explore the beautiful Nakanoshima Park.

U Series of Poker Record

In 2024, the U Series of Poker awarded over USD 26.2 million in prize money across just four series.

Now, players are expected to participate from over 70 countries, and the Osaka stop is expected to be one of the most competitive and diverse fields USOP has witnessed.

Conclusion

The USOP Japan full schedules, satellite details, and buy-in levels will be available soon on the official USOP website.

Mark your calendar and win your share of the ¥220,000,000 prize pool and collect your Player of the Year points!