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Updated: 2025.12.23

Miyagi Tomo (sometimes listed as Tomo Miyagi) is a professional poker player from Japan who has seen a steady rise in the Asian tournament circuit over the last few years. As of late 2025, he is established as a regular in major regional festivals, particularly in Taiwan and South Korea, specializing in large-field No-Limit Hold’em structures.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Miyagi Tomo has recorded consistent growth in his live tournament performance:

Total Live Earnings: USD 25,053 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 18,267
Japan All-Time Money List: 802nd
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 20,371st

2025 Season: The “Taipei & Jeju” Grinder

The 2025 season has been one of high activity for Miyagi, characterized by deep runs in some of the most competitive fields in Asia.

TMT Championship 2025 (October 2025): Recorded a deep run in the NT$ 35,000 Main Event in Taipei. He finished 62nd out of 1,076 entries, demonstrating his ability to navigate massive fields and survive into the latter stages of multi-day championships.
WPT Prime Taiwan (August 2025): Competed in the WPT Prime Main Event. While he experienced a heartbreak as the Day 1B bubble, his deep run against an elite international field further solidified his reputation as a formidable opponent.
Asian Poker Tour (APT) Events: A frequent entrant in the 2025 APT circuit, recording multiple “In The Money” finishes in side events across Taipei and Incheon.

Playing Style & Technical Focus

Residing in Japan, Miyagi is part of the robust community of Japanese traveling professionals who leverage the proximity of Taiwan and Jeju as their primary competitive grounds.

His play style is characterized by:

Large-Field Resilience: His ability to reach the deep stages of events like the TMT Main Event—which often features fields exceeding 1,000 entries—indicates a strong understanding of tournament longevity and bubble dynamics.
Hyper-Turbo and KO Proficiency: While his largest scores come from Main Event structures, his results history shows frequent success in “Turbo” and “Bounty” formats, which require precise mathematical adjustments and aggressive short-stack play.
Regional Specialization: Miyagi has focused on mastering the “meta” of the East Asian player pool, often adjusting his ranges to exploit the aggressive tendencies commonly found in the Taiwanese and South Korean circuits.