Terada Takuma
Japan
Takuma Terada is a Japanese professional poker player known for his technical precision and high in-the-money rate. He has accumulated over $28,000 in live earnings, with his largest cash coming from a 71st-place finish in the 2025 EPT Malta PokerStars Open Main Event for $6,631. Terada has also achieved success in Asia-Pacific events, including a win in the Taiwan Millions Tournament and multiple deep runs in Gods of Poker series.
Career Highlights
Takuma Terada has established himself as a consistent performer on the international poker circuit. With 21 live events attended, he has cashed in 18 of them—an impressive 85.7% ITM rate. His career includes 6 final tables and 1 victory, underscoring his ability to go deep in tournaments across Asia and Europe.
Key Results
- EPT Malta (October 2025): 71st place in the €1,440 + 210 PokerStars Open Main Event for $6,631—his largest single live cash to date.
- Asia-Pacific Tournaments: Total net worth in Asia-Pacific stands at $40,679, with a biggest win of $9,580. He has won one title in the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) and frequently cashes in events like the K Poker Cup, Super Cup, Poker Dream, Players Series, and Asian Poker Tour.
- Gods of Poker Phnom Penh 2026: On April 3, 2026, Terada finished 11th in the GOP Main Event ($500,000 GTD) after running pocket nines into Kunal Patni's pocket aces on a dry board.
Playing Style
Terada is recognized for his technical precision and balanced strategy, often described as a "solid" player who relies on mathematical calculations and range analysis. His high ITM frequency reflects a disciplined, risk-aware approach that serves him well in both deep-stack tournaments and high-pressure final tables.
Rankings & Statistics
- Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) 2026: Ranked #548 (later #621) with a score of 3,865.
- Live Earnings: Total $28,866 (per Somuchpoker and Hendon Mob data).
- Final Tables: 6 (28.6% of events attended).
- Wins: 1 (4.8% of events).
Terada continues to be a prominent figure in Japan's growing poker scene, regularly competing in major festivals worldwide.
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