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Updated: 2025.12.26

Eisuke Katsuren is a Japanese professional poker player who has established himself as a prominent figure on the international circuit, widely recognized for his high level of consistency in major Asian tournament stops and a strong presence in high stakes fields.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $185,000 in total live earnings, Eisuke Katsuren currently ranks 134th on the Japan All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, his career-best live cash of KRW 85,030,000 (~$61,480) was achieved in August 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon, where he finished 4th in the KRW 500,000,000 GTD APT High Roller event.

The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout for Katsuren, during which he surpassed significant career milestones and recorded multiple deep runs in prestigious championships. His recent triumphs and high profile records include:

4th Place, APT Incheon High Roller (August 2025) for $61,480.
25th Place, APT Championship Taipei Main Event Freezeout (November 2025) for $33,315 (NT$ 1,096,600).
9th Place, APT Incheon Mystery Bounty Hunter (August 2025) for $4,040.
9th Place, APT Incheon Hyper Turbo High Roller (August 2025) for $2,556.
4th Place, APT Taipei Flip ‘N Go Hyper (September 2024) for $1,485.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Japan and currently representing the nation on the global stage, Eisuke Katsuren has transitioned from a consistent presence in regional mid-stakes events to a feared professional regular on the Asian Poker Tour. While he is a staple of prominent Asian festivals such as the APT and Players Series, he has also demonstrated his skill on the world stage with results at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, including a deep run in the 2017 Main Event where he finished 370th out of 7,221 entries. His steady climb is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he currently sits at a career high of 3,010th in the world, ranking as the 42nd best player in Japan.

Play Style & Strategy

Eisuke Katsuren is known for a calculated and high-pressure tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller” and “Freezeout” formats where technical precision is paramount. During his 4th place finish at the 2025 APT Incheon High Roller, live reporting highlighted his tactical aggression, as he successfully battled for the chip lead during final table play before ultimately being outdrawn. His approach combines a disciplined understanding of stack management, evidenced by his ability to bag top-tier stacks in major Main Events, with the resilience needed to navigate massive fields, a skill further showcased by his deep finish in the 2025 APT Championship Main Event.

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