Keiichiro Sugimoto

Keiichiro Sugimoto is a Japanese poker professional who has built a reputation through consistent results in Asian poker circuits and high roller events. With over $46,000 in recorded live tournament earnings, his career highlights include deep runs in major Asian stops and a WSOP cash.

2014 APPT Paradise Walker-Hill Main Event

Sugimoto finished 7th out of 256 entries in the KRW 2,760,000 + 240,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour in Paradise Walker-Hill Casino, South Korea, earning KRW 25,700,000 (approximately $24,000 at the time).

2017 World Series of Poker

At the 2017 WSOP, Sugimoto cashed in Event #74: The Little One for One Drop ($1,000 + 111 No-Limit Hold'em), placing 151st out of 4,391 players for $3,454.

2019 APT Philippines Main Event

Sugimoto reached the final table of the APT Philippines Main Event in Manila, finishing 6th out of 503 entries. The event had a buy-in of ₱50,000 + 5,000, and Sugimoto took home ₱982,600 (approximately $19,000).

2026 GOP Incheon High Roller Victory

In May 2026, Sugimoto won the #35 Hyper Turbo High Roller at the GOP Incheon: The Prophecy Unfolds series in South Korea. The event had a buy-in of ₩1,210,000 and drew 38 entries. Sugimoto earned the top prize of ₩15,048,000 (approximately $11,500). He also cashed in the #19 Titan Stack event (14th place) at the same series.

While detailed hand histories are scarce, Sugimoto is regarded as a technically sound player with a calm demeanor at the tables. His results span both large-field main events and high roller turbo formats, suggesting adaptability between deep-stacked tournament play and fast-paced structures. He is part of a growing contingent of Japanese players making their mark in Asian and international poker circuits.

Keiichiro Sugimoto may not be a household name, but his consistent cashings across multiple years and venues demonstrate steady skill and dedication. He represents the rising profile of Japanese poker talent in the Asian region.