Willy Sako

Willy Sako, listed as Yuki Sako in WSOP records, is a Japanese poker player who began his WSOP journey in 2022. His first cash came in Event #5: $500 The Housewarming, where he placed 411th out of 20,080 entries for $3,260. Since then, he has consistently performed in various WSOP events, accumulating over 10 cashes.

One of Sako's most notable performances came in the 2023 WSOP Event #51: $1,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em. Teamed with Shunsuke Tokoo, the duo led the field after Day 2 with 2,340,000 chips. They eventually finished 15th out of 1,282 teams, earning $3,925 each. Earlier in the same series, Sako placed 44th in Event #35: $10,000 Secret Bounty for $15,340, his largest WSOP cash to date. In 2024, he continued to cash, including a 209th-place finish in Event #68: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em for $5,255 and a 363rd in the $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER for $6,360.

Outside the WSOP, Sako cashed in the APT Main Event (Event #39) at the Asian Poker Tour in March 2024, finishing 95th out of 737 entries for NT$155,000 (approximately $4,800).

While specific details of his playing style are limited, results indicate a disciplined approach suited for large-field tournaments. His aggressive chip accumulation in the Tag Team event suggests comfort with pressure and the ability to build stacks in high-stakes situations.

With total WSOP earnings exceeding $48,000, Willy Sako has established himself as a consistent deep-run threat in the World Series of Poker. His international cashes further demonstrate versatility across tournament formats.