Callum Jury, one of Somuchpoker’s newest Live Reporters, hails from the Lake District in the UK and joined the live poker reporting scene in 2025. Before moving into poker journalism, Callum built a career in business, drawing on his strong analytical skills. His passion for storytelling first developed during higher education, where he studied media and photography, sharpening his ability to capture moments with precision and creativity. Since joining Somuchpoker, Callum has covered major international poker events in Asia in 2025, bringing a mix of media expertise and keen attention to detail to the team’s live reporting.

Updated: 2025.12.18

Kazuhiro Sakamoto is a Japanese poker player who has actively competed in major Asian regional festivals throughout 2025. While he is also a legendary figure in Japanese Mixed Martial Arts (Shooto), he has established a recorded presence in the live poker tournament scene, specifically in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to recent tournament data, Kazuhiro Sakamoto’s recorded live earnings are primarily concentrated in the 2025 season. He holds a 100% “In The Money” (ITM) and final table rate for his most recently tracked premier events.

His most significant results to date include:

Eden Awakens – GOP Jeju (December 2025): Finished 4th place in the Hyper Turbo event for $1,065 (KRW 1,570,000).
Regional Tournament Performance: Beyond his top-tier finish in Jeju, Sakamoto has been an active participant in mid-stakes structures across the Asian circuit, contributing to his total live earnings of approximately $1,665 for the 2025 season.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Japan, Sakamoto is a well-known athlete who transitioned his competitive focus toward poker later in his career. He is frequently seen at the Gods of Poker (GOP) festivals in Jeju, South Korea, a major hub for the Japanese and Chinese poker communities. He is part of a growing trend of Japanese public figures who have embraced poker as a secondary competitive pursuit, often competing alongside other Japanese regulars like Yuki Sakamoto and Ryu Sakamoto.

Play Style & Strategy

Sakamoto has shown a particular proficiency in Hyper Turbo No-Limit Hold’em formats. This style of tournament requires a highly aggressive and mathematically precise strategy due to the rapidly increasing blinds. His ability to navigate a field of 38 technical entries to reach the final five in Jeju suggests a strong command of short-stack mastery and “push-fold” dynamics.

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