Masato Hattori

Masato Hattori is a professional poker player from Japan, recognized for his steady performance in international live tournaments, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. As of 2026, he holds a SMP Poker Index of 258 and ranks #8,120 globally, reflecting his consistent in-the-money finishes.

Hattori’s recorded cashes span both the Asia Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT). His largest single cash to date is $12,900, earned from his deepest run in a WPT event.

APT Taipei 2026

• Event: NL Holdem @RED
• Date: April 28, 2026
• Buy-in: 15,000 TWD
• Prize: $1,100 USD
• Place: 26th out of 320 entries

APT Championship Taipei 2025

• Event: High Roller – Ultra Stack
• Date: November 27–28, 2025
• Buy-in: 60,000 TWD
• Prize: $3,400 USD
• Place: 53rd out of 477 entries

WPT Prime Taiwan Championship 2024

• Buy-in: $125
• Prize: $12,900 USD
• Place: 16th
• Note: This is Hattori’s only recorded WPT cash, contributing to his total WPT career earnings of $12,900.

• SMP Poker Index (2026): 257.76 (for APT Taipei 2026) and 355.32 (for APT Championship Taipei 2025)
• SPI Global Rank (2026): 258 (out of 8,120)
• Asia-Pacific Net Worth: $5,265 (based on available data)
• Biggest Win in Asia-Pacific: $3,410
• Events Attended (tracked): 3, all in the money

Beyond international events, Hattori also participates in Japan’s domestic poker scene, including the Texas Hold’em Poker Meijinsen (Master Tournament) circuits, such as the 5th period Meijinsen Suzaku tournament.

While detailed strategic analysis is limited in public databases, Hattori’s consistent cashes across multiple high-field tournaments suggest a solid, balanced approach capable of navigating both deep-run and short-stack situations effectively.