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Tatsunari Sasaki’s profile has seen a significant boost following his performance at the Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens festival in Jeju, South Korea, held in December 2025. His participation in this high-guarantee series further solidifies his reputation as a top-tier Japanese tournament specialist.
With total live earnings surpassing $75,000, Tatsunari Sasaki has quickly become a rising star in the Japanese poker rankings. His career reached a definitive peak in 2024–2025 with a series of high-profile deep runs in elite championship fields (The Hendon Mob).
Recent Success: GOP Eden Awakens (Dec 2025)
At the inaugural GOP festival at Landing Casino, Sasaki was an active competitor in several of the 78 scheduled events. His most notable impact at the series included:
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Final Table Appearances: Sasaki leveraged his experience in large-field Asian championships to navigate the deep-stack structures of the GOP schedule.
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High Roller Participation: Following his $22,901 score earlier in 2025 at the RDPT Jeju High Roller, he continued to challenge elite international fields in the GOP’s various Turbo and Single Day High Roller events.
Career Trajectory
Sasaki’s 2025 campaign in Jeju has been one of the most successful for any Japanese player this year. By competing in the Gods of Poker series immediately following his major ASPT Championship victory, he has demonstrated a high-volume approach to professional play.
His updated status highlights:
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Regional Dominance: A clear specialization in the Jeju poker market, with significant cashes across the ASPT, RDPT, and now the GOP circuits.
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Climb in Rankings: His consistent ITM (In The Money) finishes in 2025 have likely pushed his total live earnings toward the $100,000 milestone, significantly improving his position on the Japan All Time Money List.
