Yasuhiro Sasaki

Yasuhiro Sasaki is the Chief Executive of AJPC Inc., the organization behind the All Japan Poker Championship. Under his leadership, the AJPC launched its Asian Circuit in December 2017, expanding tournaments beyond Japan to locations such as Incheon, Taiwan, and Macau. According to GGRASIA, event registrations increased by over 1.5 times since the circuit's inception, drawing players from Japan, Taiwan, mainland China, and other parts of Asia. The circuit also partnered with the Chinese Texas Hold'em Poker Association of Taiwan to host events.

Based on his Somuchpoker profile, Sasaki has attended six live events and cashed in five, with a total recorded net worth of $17,035 in the Asia-Pacific region. His biggest cash to date is $13,540, achieved in the AJPC Samurai Circuit Philippines 2025. Notable results include:

• AJPC Samurai Circuit Philippines 2025 – Fuji High Roller (July 2025): 3rd place out of 34 entries, winning PHP 80,000 buy-in event for $13,500 USD.
• Taiwan Millions Tournament TMT 18 – NLH Freezeout (July 2025): 3rd place out of 124 entries, winning $1,700 USD.
• AJPC Samurai Circuit Taiwan 2025 – AJPC × GOLD DRAGON (May 2025): 9th place out of 130 entries, winning $1,300 USD.
• AJPC Samurai Circuit Taiwan 2026 – AJPC × GOLD DRAGON (May 2026): 29th place out of 216 entries, winning $315 USD.

In February 2023, Sasaki was selected to represent Japan at the Asian Nations Cup, a Match Poker event organized by the International Federation of Match Poker (IFMP) in Hong Kong. It was his first time representing his nation in the sport. He expressed excitement about playing Match Poker and promoting it in Japan following the event.

As CEO of AJPC, Sasaki has played a pivotal role in the growth of poker tournament series in Asia. By organizing events across multiple countries and forging partnerships, he has helped increase the visibility of Japanese players on the international stage. His own tournament results, including deep runs in high rollers, demonstrate his skill and dedication to the game.