Takeru Endo is a Japanese professional poker player who achieved a career breakthrough by making the final table of the record-breaking APT Incheon Main Event in South Korea. Securing a minimum payout of KRW 38,580,000 (~$27,560), he established himself as a rising tournament talent on the Asian poker circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to regional tournament tracking and international databases on The Hendon Mob, Takeru Endo has assembled a growing tournament resume across events in East Asia. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:

August 2026: Reached the final table in the APT Incheon KRW 2,500,000 Main Event in Incheon for a guaranteed minimum payout of $27,560 (KRW 38,580,000), capturing his career-best live score.
May 2025: Cashed in the Japan Open Poker Tour JOPT Grand Final Poker Players Championship in Tokyo.

Biography & Poker Background

Takeru comes from Japan, where he developed an interest in multi-table tournament poker through the thriving domestic circuit before traveling to international series across East Asia.

Takeru began building his live profile in regional Japanese events, including the Japan Open Poker Tour in Tokyo. Expanding his schedule internationally to South Korea, he participated in the landmark August 2026 APT Incheon festival hosted at Paradise City Casino Resort. Competing in the flagship KRW 2,500,000 Main Event—which drew a record 1,393 entries—Takeru navigated deep into Day 4, surviving key late-stage all-in encounters to secure a spot among the final nine players. The performance guaranteed him a payout worth $27,560, marking his emergence on the major regional circuit.

Play Style & Strategy

Takeru employs a resilient, tactical, and opportunistic No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. Proficient in managing short-stack situations under tight structure clocks, he combines disciplined pre-flop range selection with opportunistic double-up maneuvering during high-pressure middle and late tournament stages. His deep run through a massive multi-flight field in Incheon highlights strong mental stamina, situational focus, and adaptability against international opponents.

Social Media & Online Presence

The Hendon Mob Profile

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