I joined the Somuchpoker team in January 2025 as Head of Live Poker. With a strong background in client relations, I bring a fresh perspective and a customer-focused approach to everything we do. For me, delivering an outstanding customer experience is the top priority. It’s not just about running smooth and professional live poker events – it’s about making sure every player, partner, and guest feels truly valued and appreciated.My goal is to elevate Somuchpoker’s live events to a new level, combining operational excellence with a human touch that sets us apart in the global poker scene.

Updated: 2025.11.19

🇯🇵 Ruiko Mamiya

Profile Bio

Ruiko Mamiya is a Japanese poker professional with over US $390,000 in live tournament earnings. She is an experienced competitor across the Asia-Pacific region and has built a reputation for strong performances in both Hold’em and mixed-game formats. Mamiya is considered a seasoned and steadily progressing player on the international circuit.

Career Highlights

Mamiya’s most notable result came in 2019 at the World Series of Poker, where she finished 4th in the $1,500 Limit Hold’em event for one of the biggest scores of her career. She has also delivered consistent deep runs in structured formats and mixed-game tournaments. Her résumé reflects a player with solid fundamentals and versatility across multiple poker disciplines.

Recent Results & Global Presence

In recent years Mamiya has remained active in major events in Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region. She continues to accumulate results across mixed-game and No Limit Hold’em tournaments, showing stability rather than volatility in her performance. While not yet a global headliner, she has gradually expanded her appearances outside Japan and maintains an upward competitive trajectory.

Playing Style & Outlook

Mamiya is known for a disciplined, technical approach that fits well with limit and mixed-game formats. Her results suggest a patient, structurally sound style that benefits from deep-stack play and strategic precision. As she continues to engage with broader international fields, she is well-positioned to further elevate her standing in the regional and global tournament scene.