From April 25 to May 6, 2025, Tokyo’s Takadanobaba district will become the epicenter of global poker as it hosts the Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT) 2025 Grand Final. Born in Japan and now internationally acclaimed, JOPT has evolved into a major global poker festival.
Poker today is recognized as a mind sport—a test of probability, strategy, and psychology—played by over 100 million people worldwide.
With some professionals earning tens of millions in lifetime winnings, poker has firmly established itself alongside sports like baseball and tennis.
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The JOPT 2025 Grand Final will deliver 12 days of action featuring 125 official events, a prize pool of around $5.5 million (¥800 million), and participation from top global sponsors. This marks the largest poker series ever held in Asia, surpassing even the World Series of Poker in the number of events and aiming for Guinness-level recognition.
Twenty-five premium brands, including BURGER KING and BULK HOMME, are backing the event, reflecting poker’s growing cultural significance. JOPT is not just a tournament—it is a celebration of strategy, intellect, and modern community spirit.
With Tokyo set to host Asia’s largest live poker festival, the JOPT 2025 Grand Final promises to make poker history.
More information and English entry guides are available on the official JOPT website.
Source: JOPT 2025 Grand Final: Asia’s Premier Poker Festival Brings 12 Days of Excitement to Tokyo
