Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.03.20

Hiroshi Naito is a Japanese professional poker player and a seasoned veteran of the Asian circuit, best known for his major title victory at the Manila Megastack and his consistent presence in high-field regional events.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $92,000 in total live earnings, Hiroshi Naito has carved out a successful career as a specialized tournament grinder in the East Asian market. His career-defining moment came in October 2019 at Manila Megastack 13, where he outlasted a massive field to win the Main Event for a career-best score of $54,824. Naito has also proven his skill in prestigious international fields, securing a 5th place finish in the 2018 PokerStars Live APPT Manila Saturday Superstack for $11,294 and a runner-up finish in the 2018 APPT Macau Turbo Main Event. Recently, in March 2026, he continued his strong form at Manila Megastack 24, recording three cashes including a 17th-place finish in the Main Event. These results have solidified his poker net worth and his standing within the top 300 on the Japan All Time Money List.

For a detailed breakdown of all his tournament cashes, you can view the Hiroshi Naito Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Japan, Naito is a long-standing representative of the Japanese poker community who began recording significant international results as early as 2014. He first made waves on the European stage with a deep run at EPT Barcelona before focusing his efforts on the burgeoning markets of the Philippines and Macau. Naito is a regular fixture at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and PokerStars regional stops, having transitioned from an enthusiast to a feared professional who specializes in navigating the large-field, mid-stakes dynamics of South Asian festivals. His longevity in the game is a testament to his ability to adapt to the evolving strategies of the modern poker era.

Play Style & Strategy

Naito is recognized for a highly disciplined and resilient play style, showing particular strength in “Deepstack” and “Freezeout” structures where patient accumulation is key. His strategy revolves around a refined understanding of tournament life and fold equity, which has allowed him to secure several high-profile final tables in aggressive Asian fields. Unlike hyper-aggressive modern grinders, Naito utilizes a calculated approach, often identifying high-value spots during the “bubble” phase to leverage his stack against more volatile opponents. This mental toughness and tactical awareness make him a formidable “closer” in any major No Limit Hold’em field.

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