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Tomoyuki Maeda is a Japanese poker player with more than $206,000 in recorded live tournament earnings. After building his results across events in Japan and around Asia, Maeda recorded his breakthrough victory at APT Jeju 2026, winning the Zodiac Classic for KRW 228,656,400 (~$170,640).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Tomoyuki Maeda has more than $206,000 in recorded live tournament earnings and ranks inside the top 200 on Japan's All-Time Money List.
His career-best result came in October 2026 at APT Jeju 2026 in South Korea.
Maeda topped 373 entries in the KRW 3.7 million Zodiac Classic, earning KRW 228,656,400 (~$170,640).
The tournament generated a KRW 1,192,406,400 prize pool, more than doubling its KRW 500 million guarantee.
Maeda entered the final table third in chips before eventually defeating China's Yongliang Li heads-up. The victory delivered his first Asian Poker Tour title, along with a USD 10,000 seat to the APT Championship Main Event in Taipei.
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Maeda followed the victory the next day with another final table, finishing runner-up in the Big Bet Masters for KRW 8,350,000 (~$6,200).
Before his APT breakthrough, his largest recorded cash had been KRW 10,300,000 ($6,745) for finishing 23rd in the Main Event at APL Jeju 2026 in June.
His other 2026 results included victory in a Freezeout during the WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship for $3,274, a title at The Titan Assembly – GOP Taipei 2026 for approximately $2,950, and final-table finishes at APT Jeju Classic 2026 and APT Taipei 2026.
Biography & Poker Background
Maeda represents Japan, with his recorded international tournament results beginning in late 2025.
His early results came across festivals in Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines before he expanded his schedule throughout Asia in 2026.
In January, Maeda recorded his first tournament victory during The Titan Assembly – GOP Taipei 2026, winning the Hyper Turbo Power Button event at CTP Asia Poker Arena. The festival was part of the Gods of Poker tour.
He continued to collect results across South Korea, Taiwan and Cambodia during the year, including his WPT Cambodia Freezeout victory at NagaWorld in August.
His biggest breakthrough came at APT Jeju 2026 in October. The Zodiac Classic victory was worth almost 25 times his previous biggest cash and lifted his recorded career earnings beyond $200,000.
Play Style & Strategy
There is limited detailed public strategy material available from Maeda, so it would be inaccurate to assign him a specific overall playing style.
His tournament record does show experience across a variety of structures and formats, including standard No-Limit Hold'em, Hyper Turbos, Mystery Bounties and mixed games.
At the APT Jeju Zodiac Classic final table, Maeda began third in chips before building a commanding advantage by heads-up play.
He entered the final duel against Yongliang Li with close to a 3:1 chip lead. In the final hand, Maeda held pocket aces against Li's pocket jacks, with the aces holding to secure his first APT title.
His runner-up finish in the Big Bet Masters one day later also showed experience outside traditional No-Limit Hold'em, with the event featuring a rotation of several poker variants.
Social Media & Online Presence
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About the Editor
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.