Mike Takayama

Mike Takayama (full name Michael Takayama) is a professional poker player from the Philippines. According to authoritative databases, his lifetime tournament earnings exceed $4.5 million. He is active primarily in Asian and North American poker circuits, consistently performing well in series such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), Asian Poker Tour (APT), and World Poker Tour (WPT).

• 2024 APT Main Event (November 2024): 13th place, ₱1,001,000 (~$18,000).
• 2025 WPT Prime Championship (February 2025): 75th place, $2,900.
• 2025 APPT Main Event (May 2025): 19th place, $7,174.
• 2025 WPT Prime Championship – Taipei (August 2025): 66th place, NT$110,500.
• 2026 WSOP Mini Mystery Millions (May 2026): 1,553rd place, $688.
• 2026 WSOP Monster Stack (June 2026): 307th place, $8,000.

These results highlight his ability to navigate large fields and secure consistent cashes across different buy-in levels.

• his best live cash is $198,568.
• He ranks 40th on the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) as of 2026, reflecting his strong performance in the Asian poker scene.
• He has reached multiple final tables in APPT, WPT, and APT events, demonstrating his deep run skills in major tournaments.

Takayama's career is marked by steady accumulation of cashes rather than a single massive score. His largest reported cash came from the 2024 APT Main Event, where he finished 13th. He also cashed in the 2026 WSOP, showing his competence on the global stage. While he has not yet won a WSOP bracelet, his consistent presence in high-profile events solidifies his reputation as a formidable opponent.

(Note: The authoritative database shows 0 WSOP bracelets for Takayama.)