Tomotaro Horikoshi
Tomotaro Horikoshi is a Japanese poker player who has been building a presence in the Asian tournament circuit, with recent recorded activity in the Philippines.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Tomotaro Horikoshi has accumulated total live earnings of approximately $5,650. His poker resume is characterized by selective participation in regional festivals, contributing to his standing on the PokerStars Live All Time Money List.
In December 2025, Horikoshi competed in the Manila Megastack 23 at PokerStars LIVE Manila . He successfully navigated the field in the No Limit Hold’em – Megastack Turbo event, finishing 42nd to secure a cash of ₱14,500 (~$246). This result adds to his career tally and highlights his ability to compete in fast-structured tournaments alongside other international regulars.

Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Japan, Tomotaro Horikoshi travels to compete in Southeast Asia’s major poker hubs. His recorded activity shows a preference for the Philippines, specifically the events hosted at Okada Manila, a popular destination for Japanese players seeking high-value tournament series like the Manila Megastack.
Play Style & Strategy
Horikoshi’s recent cash in a Megastack Turbo event suggests a proficiency in high-speed tournament formats. Success in these structures requires a solid understanding of push-fold charts and the ability to make high-variance decisions with shallow stacks, a skill set essential for surviving the rapid blind increases typical of turbo events.

Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.















