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Tomoya Tsubouchi
Tomoya Tsubouchi is a
Japanese
poker player who made a great start to his live tournament career by winning the Korea National Cup at APT Incheon 2026 for $55,400. He beat a record field of 709 entries at Paradise City Casino Resort in
South Korea
to win his first live title and record his first live cash.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $55,420 across 1 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Tomoya made an immediate impact on the international circuit. His top tournament results include:
- August 2026: 1st place in the APT Incheon Korea National Cup KRW 700,000 Event for $55,400 (KRW 78,109,411), capturing his maiden title and career-best cash.
Biography & Poker Background
Tomoya hails from Japan, where he initially developed his passion for poker through online tournaments and casual play. Before making his breakthrough on the live stage, he built his tournament experience in online events while treating poker as a dedicated recreational passion.
In August 2026, Tomoya traveled to Incheon, South Korea, alongside a group of six friends to compete in the Asian Poker Tour festival at Paradise City Casino Resort. It marked only his second time competing in an international live tournament outside Japan. Competing in the record-breaking KRW 700,000 buy-in Korea National Cup, which drew 709 entries from 28 nations, Tomoya navigated to the final table holding a massive chip lead over his rivals. He dominated final table play and sealed the victory without needing a heads-up match, eliminating both remaining opponents in a single three-way all-in hand. Following his win, Tomoya stated that taking home the trophy meant even more to him than the prize money, expressing his desire to continue competing in major live events across the region.
Play Style & Strategy
Tomoya displays an aggressive and fearless multi-table tournament play style. Armed with a dominant stack during final table action, he maintained relentless pressure on his opponents through frequent blind steals and well-timed shoves. His decisive play in the three-way all-in on the final hand demonstrated strong tournament intuition and a willingness to leverage his stack advantage to close out victories efficiently.
Social Media & Online Presence
Khanh Ho is a Live Content Writer at SoMuchPoker, covering major poker festivals across Southeast Asia, including APT and PokerStars LIVE events. Alongside live tournament reporting, he conducts interviews and writes player features, bringing the human stories behind the game to life.
