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Updated: 2025.12.18

Takashi Morita is a Japanese professional poker player known for his consistency on the Asian tournament circuit. He is frequently seen at major regional festivals in South Korea, the Philippines, and Japan, establishing himself as a significant name within the Japanese poker community.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $38,127 in total live earnings (The Hendon Mob), Takashi Morita currently ranks within the top 600 on the Japan All Time Money List. His career reached a significant milestone in mid-2025, during which he secured his best live cash to date.

His most notable victories and results include:

RDPT Jeju (2025): Secured a career-best 6th-place finish in the Red Dragon Prestige Super High Roller for $22,901 (KRW 31,500,000).
RDPT Jeju (2025): Followed his high-roller success with an 18th-place finish in the Red Dragon Championship for $8,177.
AJPC Samurai Circuit (2025): Won the SAMURAI Mystery Bounty title in Incheon for $3,465.
APT Manila Classic (2025): Recorded a 32nd-place finish in the APT Mystery Bounty Hunter event.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in Tokyo, Japan, Morita has traveled extensively to compete in major international series such as the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), and the Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT). While his earlier recorded results date back to late 2024, his profile saw explosive growth in 2025 through deep runs in elite fields in South Korea and the Philippines. He is currently ranked around 14,599th in the world on the Global Poker Index (GPI).

Play Style & Strategy

Morita has shown a high degree of versatility, finding success in both large-field Championship events and specialized High Roller formats. His strategy often involves navigating through high-variance Mystery Bounty and Turbo structures, where he has demonstrated the ability to secure final table appearances. His back-to-back deep runs at the Red Dragon Poker Tour in Jeju suggest a disciplined, resilient tournament style capable of outlasting competitive international fields.

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