Seiji Sasaki is a Japanese professional poker player and OLA Poker Tour champion, known for his consistency on the Asian circuit and deep runs in major international fields like the WSOP.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $260,000 in total live earnings (according to The Hendon Mob), Seiji Sasaki is steadily climbing the Japan All Time Money List. His breakout performance came in December 2025 at the OLA Poker Tour Taipei, where he captured the Main Event title and a career-best score of TWD 1,817,000 (~$57,650).

This victory surpassed his previous biggest cash of $52,500, achieved during a deep run in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, where he finished 279th out of thousands of entrants. He is also a winner on the AJPC Samurai Circuit , having taken down the Mystery Bounty event in Incheon for over $28,000 earlier in 2025.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Hiroshima, Japan , Sasaki has established himself as a formidable grinder across the Asian-Pacific region. While he makes annual pilgrimages to Las Vegas for the WSOP, he is primarily a fixture on the Asian tour, regularly cashing in festivals in South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. His transition from consistent cashes to securing major titles in 2025 marks his evolution into one of Japan’s notable rising talents.

Play Style & Strategy

Sasaki is known for a composed and opportunistic table presence. His victory at the OLA Main Event highlighted his ability to maintain composure under final table pressure, where he methodically dismantled opponents and made critical “hero calls” to pick off bluffs. Unlike volatile aggressors, Sasaki often adopts a steady accumulation strategy, allowing opponents to make mistakes before shifting gears to close out tournaments.