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Updated: 2025.12.12

Yuto Yamaoka is a Japanese poker player currently building his tournament record on the Asian circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Yuto Yamaoka has total recorded live earnings of $3,342. His career-best live cash is $2,781.

He achieved this highest score very recently by finishing 9th in the NT$10,000 Micro Main Event at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Championship Taipei 2025 . He also recorded another cash at the same APT Championship, finishing 14th in an NT$10,000 Freezeout event for $561.

Biography & Poker Background

Yamaoka is a Japanese national who resides in Japan. He has a demonstrated focus on the Asian regional circuit, with consistent tournament appearances and cashes in Taiwan (APT) and domestic Japanese events (Japan Open Poker Tour – JOPT).

Play Style & Strategy

Lacking a long history of high-stakes results, Yuto Yamaoka’s strategy is currently focused on accumulating experience and competitive results in large-field tournament events like the APT Micro Main Event. His recent final table appearance demonstrates his ability to navigate complex tournament stages.

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