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Tomoya Yasukawa is a Japanese poker player who claimed his first major title at GOP Taipei II 2026, winning the TWD 1,000,000 guaranteed Titan Stack at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, Taiwan on September 20, 2026. A frequent visitor to the city, Yasukawa closed out the title in style, knocking out the last five opponents in a row.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Yasukawa's career-best score came from winning the GOP Taipei II 2026 #8 Titan Stack (NT$11,000 buy-in, TWD 1,000,000 guarantee) for TWD 279,000 (~USD 9,150) at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei (according to The Hendon Mob). Topping an 89-entry field, Yasukawa defeated Takahiro Baba to claim the title, ending the tournament by eliminating the final five players himself.
Biography & Poker Background
Based in Japan, Yasukawa is a tournament player who competes across the Asian live circuit, with a particular fondness for the Taipei stops. Speaking after his GOP Taipei II Titan Stack win — his first major title — he was still processing the achievement. "It's like a dream," he said.
He pointed to one key hand at the final table as a defining moment: "I had ace-king suited, and on the river he bet, so I called with ace-high. He had seven-six, seven-high. Bluff catch is my skill." A regular on the Taipei circuit, he added: "I've come to Taipei maybe 10 times. I like Taipei and playing poker, so I came here with my friends."
Play Style & Strategy
Yasukawa is a tournament player who describes bluff-catching as a particular strength of his game — a read borne out at the GOP Taipei II final table, where a disciplined ace-high call proved decisive. His run to the title, which he closed by eliminating the last five opponents in succession, demonstrated an aggressive, front-running style once he took control of the final table.
Social Media & Online Presence
About the Editor
Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.