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Shinya Ueda is a Japanese professional poker player who has established himself as a versatile and consistent competitor on the Asian tournament circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Shinya Ueda has accumulated $5,340 in total live earnings. He currently ranks 2,167th on the Japan All Time Money List. His career-best live cash of $2,247 was achieved in August 2025 during the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon .
Ueda’s recent performance is highlighted by several final table finishes in specialized mixed-game and limit formats. In October 2025, he secured a 3rd place finish in the Limit – Triple Draw Mix (A-5, 2-7) at APT Jeju for $1,321. He also demonstrated his skill in draw variants earlier that month at APT Jeju, taking 3rd in the Limit Triple Draw Mix (A-5, 2-7) (Event #94) for $1,315.
Shinya Ueda has maintained an impressive run of form throughout 2025, particularly in technical mixed-game disciplines. In August 2025, he captured his career-high score with a 3rd place finish in the Turbo Limit Triple Draw – Lowball Mix (Event #87) at APT Incheon, earning $2,247. Most recently, in November 2025 at the APT Championship (APTC) in Taipei City, he secured a 4th place finish in the NTD 10,000 Limit Super Stud (Event #17) for $1,212.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Japan, Shinya Ueda has become a prominent figure in the modern era of Asian poker. While active across various regional hubs, his professional trajectory has seen a high volume of success in South Korea and Taiwan. He is recognized for his proficiency in niche non-Hold’em variants, including Super Stud, 9-Game, and Triple Draw disciplines.
Play Style & Strategy
Ueda is known for a disciplined and adaptive play style that excels in technical tournament environments. His success in diverse limit and lowball formats, as evidenced by his multiple podium finishes in Triple Draw and Stud variants, highlights a deep understanding of game theory beyond standard No Limit Hold’em. His strategy often prioritizes tactical patience and precision in split-pot and draw games, making him a formidable opponent in short-handed and mixed-game fields.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
