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Updated: 2025.12.17

Eita Sakai is a Japanese professional poker player who has established himself as a highly versatile and consistent “mixed-game” specialist on the international tournament circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Eita Sakai has accumulated $63,529 in total live earnings. He currently holds a prominent position on the Japan All Time Money List, ranking 379th in the country. His career-best live cash stands at $9,961, which he secured in January 2025 by finishing 3rd in the KRW 1,100,000 No Limit Hold’em Masters at the Asia Series Poker Tour (ASPT) Korea in Incheon.

Sakai’s record is defined by his ability to excel across multiple poker variants, recording significant cashes in No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, Triple Draw, and 7-Game formats. He is a frequent traveler to major festivals in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Eita Sakai has enjoyed a spectacularly productive 2025 season, marked by multiple titles and podium finishes across the Asian circuit. In November 2025, at the APT Championship (APTC) in Taipei City , he captured 1st place in the NTD 7,000 No Limit R.O.E.D.S. – Hyper Turbo (Event #32) for $2,296 and secured a 3rd place finish in the NTD 8,000 Pot Limit Omaha – Lazy Rivers (Event #71) for $2,244. Earlier in the year, he claimed 1st place in the 7-Game Limit Mix at the Nippon Series Tokyo in September and finished as the runner-up in the KRW 600,000 Dealer’s Choice at APT Incheon for $4,316.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and currently residing in Tokyo, Japan, Eita Sakai has transitioned from a local competitor to a mainstay of major international series. He is widely respected for his technical proficiency in “mixed games,” frequently reaching final tables in complex disciplines like Atomic Pineapple and R.O.E.D.S. Sakai is known for his high volume of play, recording dozens of cashes annually as he continues to climb the global rankings.

Play Style & Strategy

Sakai is noted for a disciplined and adaptive play style, common among elite mixed-game specialists. He possesses a deep strategic understanding of game theory across various structures, from high-pressure “Hyper Turbos” to technical “Limit” formats. His ability to navigate deep-stack championships and specialized “home game” variants, as seen in his recent titles in Taipei and Tokyo, demonstrates a comprehensive strategic toolkit and high tactical awareness.

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