Kozo Yamada 🇯🇵

Yamada surpassed the USD 100,000 milestone in early 2024, largely due to a massive breakout performance in South Korea where he secured his best live cash of USD 135,307. His results history shows a specialized proficiency in Large-Field No-Limit Hold’em and Mixed Game formats. His play style is characterized by: Mixed Game Capability: He is a frequent participant in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) 5 Card – Hi-Lo (Big O) and Fixed Limit Omaha H/L8 events, recording several podium finishes in these technically demanding formats. Bounty Strategy: His success in Survivor Bounty and Titan Stack formats indicates a strong technical edge in adjusting ranges for bounty value and accelerated blind structures. Deepstack Specialist: Consistent deep runs in “Main Event” and “Prestige” structures suggest a high level of patience and the mental stamina required for multi-day tournament navigation.

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As of late 2025, Kozo Yamada has established himself as one of Japan’s most active and successful tournament regulars: Total Live Earnings: USD 271,094 (The Hendon Mob). Japan All-Time Money List: 96th. Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 2,234th (National Rank: 36th). Best Live Cash: USD 135,307, achieved in 2024. 2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Rank: 3,303rd globally (National Rank: 52nd).