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Mao Akutsu is a Japanese poker player and influencer who has become a recognised presence on the domestic poker circuit in Japan and across the wider Asian scene. A regular participant at international festival stops, she was among the invited influencers at USOP Japan 2025 Osaka and, in August 2026, took part in the Influencer Conquest event at The Arena of Champions — GOP Manila 2026 at City of Dreams Manila.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $39,857 across 11 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Akutsu's career-best live score stands at $9,267. Her most recent recorded cash came in November 2025. She has also competed at domestic Japanese festival stops, with her biggest Asia-Pacific recorded result of $3,120 coming at USOP Osaka 2025.
Biography & Poker Background
Based in Japan, Mao Akutsu is part of a growing community of poker-playing content creators and influencers helping to build the game's profile across the country. She was selected as one of the invited influencer participants at the USOP Japan 2025 Osaka festival, held at the Dojima River Forum in Osaka in October 2025 alongside a range of Japanese and international poker personalities. In August 2026, she was invited to participate in the Influencer Conquest at GOP Manila 2026, bringing together poker-playing content creators from across the Asia-Pacific region at City of Dreams Manila in the Philippines. No further biographical details are publicly available.
Play Style & Strategy
Akutsu competes across domestic Japanese events and international Asian festival stops including USOP and GOP. Her 11 recorded live cashes point to a consistent record on the regional circuit, with experience across a range of formats and field sizes.
Social Media & Online Presence
About the Editor
Callum Jury is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.