Callum Jury, one of Somuchpoker’s newest Live Reporters, hails from the Lake District in the UK and joined the live poker reporting scene in 2025. Before moving into poker journalism, Callum built a career in business, drawing on his strong analytical skills. His passion for storytelling first developed during higher education, where he studied media and photography, sharpening his ability to capture moments with precision and creativity. Since joining Somuchpoker, Callum has covered major international poker events in Asia in 2025, bringing a mix of media expertise and keen attention to detail to the team’s live reporting.

Updated: 2025.12.31

Yasuyuki Tsuji is a veteran professional poker player from Okayama, Japan, with a career spanning over a decade. He is a prominent figure on the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in South Korea, Macau, and Taiwan, and has successfully transitioned his game from the early Macau “Red Dragon” era to the modern high-stakes Asian festivals.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of late 2025, Yasuyuki Tsuji has established a highly consistent professional record:

Total Live Earnings: USD 221,383 (The Hendon Mob).
Japan All-Time Money List: 114th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 6,655th.
Best Live Cash: USD 32,201, achieved in August 2025.

2025 Season: The “Year of the Samurai”

The 2025 season has been the most successful of Tsuji’s career, highlighted by his first major international title and a heavy presence in Jeju.

AJPC Samurai Circuit Incheon (Aug 2025): Captured his career-defining victory in the AJPC Main Event, outlasting a competitive field to win USD 32,201 (KRW 44,725,000).
Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens, Jeju (Dec 2025): * Finished 20th in the GOP Mini Main Event for USD 1,163.
- Finished 63rd in the GOP Main Event against an elite international field.
Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2025): * Secured a 7th-place finish in the Red Dragon Mini Main Event for USD 5,250.
- Finished 96th in the Red Dragon Championship Main Event out of 1,108 entries.
APL Tokyo (Aug 2025): Finished 2nd in the Ace King Championship for a significant domestic score.

Career Highlights & Biography

Tsuji first appeared on the live circuit in 2012 during the Macau Poker Cup, where he established his baseline as a mid-stakes specialist. Over the years, he has successfully adapted to various poker booms, moving from Macau to Manila and finally to the current hub of Jeju, South Korea.

His play style is characterized by:

Tournament Longevity: With over 50 recorded cashes across 13 years, he is known for the mental stamina required to remain profitable across different poker eras.
High-Roller/Deepstack Mastery: His recent success in “Mini Main” and “Championship” structures—which often feature long levels and deep starting stacks—indicates a strong technical foundation in post-flop play and pressure management.
Asian Circuit Versatility: Tsuji has recorded top-3 finishes in the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), and All Japan Poker Championship (AJPC), showing he can adjust to both the aggressive “Japanese meta” and the technical international fields.