Kaito Hashimoto
Japan
Kaito Hashimoto is a Japanese professional poker player with a perfect in-the-money record of 14 cashes in 14 events, including eight final tables. His largest live cash to date is $18,740 from a runner-up finish at the 2025 APT Incheon Freezeout.
Introduction
Kaito Hashimoto is a Japanese poker player known for his consistent performance on the Asian live tournament circuit. As of 2026, he has participated in 14 events, cashing in every single one (100% ITM) and reaching the final table in over half of them (57.1%). His total live earnings in the Asia-Pacific region amount to $51,830.
Tournament Results
Hashimoto's best results include a runner-up finish in the APT Incheon South Korea NL Hold'em Freezeout in August 2025, where he earned $18,740 from a field of 218 entries. He also placed third in the AJPC Samurai Circuit Incheon Main Event in December 2025, winning $13,000 out of 85 entries. More recently, he took second place in the Manila Megastack 24 Super Stack Turbo in March 2026 for $2,920.
Career Statistics
Hashimoto's tournament record shows remarkable consistency: 14 events attended, 14 in the money (100%), with 8 final tables (57.1%) and no outright wins. His best finish is second place, which he has achieved twice. The largest single prize is $18,740, contributing significantly to his $51,830 in total live earnings.
Hashimoto has played across multiple tours, including the Asian Poker Tour (APT), All Japan Poker Championship (AJPC), and PokerStars Live Manila Megastack. His Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) stands at 1,086, ranking him among the top Japanese players globally.
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