Yosuke Miki 🇯🇵
Yosuke Miki, from Osaka, Japan, is an all-around player who has successfully progressed from domestic Japanese tournaments (such as the Japan Series of Poker and AJPC)...
Contestant Introduction
Yosuke Miki, from Osaka, Japan, is an all-around player who has successfully transitioned from domestic Japanese series (such as the Japan Series of Poker and AJPC) to top international events. In early 2026, he gained international attention by leading in chips in the first round of the Super High Roller event at the APT Jeju Classic, defeating numerous legends including John Juanda and Joseph Chang. Yosuke Miki is considered one of the best of Japan's new generation of professional poker players; their rigorous tournament format and solid technical research enable them to excel in high-buy-in regional tournaments.
Gameplay Overview
Miki is known for his "leader" style of play, characterized by aggressive chip accumulation and the ability to maintain a chip lead for extended periods. He displayed exceptional pressure at the 2026 APT Super High Roller, taking the lead on Day 1 with nearly 3 million chips. His success across various poker games, including No-Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, and Mixed Draw Poker, further demonstrates his strategic versatility. This adaptability, coupled with patient strategy in crucial final table stages, makes him a formidable and unpredictable threat in the modern Asian high-stakes environment.
Bonuses and Career Highlights
Yosuke Miki's live tournament winnings surpassed $91,000 in the 2025 and 2026 seasons, a remarkable achievement. His career peaked in February 2026 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic, where he reached the final table in one of the tournament's most prestigious events. Notable results include: a seventh-place finish in the 2026 APT Jeju Classic Super High Roller event, earning $48,680 (70,100,000 KRW); a third-place finish in the AJPC Samurai Tour Incheon Samurai Championship, earning $6,889 (9,332,000 KRW); and a fourth-place finish in the APT Taipei Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo "Win the Button" event, earning $1,518 (48,700 NTD). He also won $1,453 at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) PokerNews Deepstack Championship in Las Vegas. In 2026 alone, he won over $48,000 in single events, propelling him to 284th on the all-time Japanese poker money list and significantly increasing his total poker net worth. To view his full tournament record, you can visit Yosuke Miki Hendon Mob's profile page.