Osaka Sports Tournament Dates Announced for October 2-8 with a Guaranteed Prize Purse of ¥220 Million
The poker community is buzzing with excitement as the largest poker series in the region, the USOP Osaka 2025, is set to take place from October 2nd to October 8th, 2025, at the Dojima River Forum in Osaka, Japan. This seven-day festival promises an action-packed schedule with over 50 events and a massive guaranteed prize pool of ¥220 million (approximately $1.6 million USD).
The main event of the series, the USOP Osaka Main Event, is expected to be the highlight of the festival. With deep structures and extended late registration, the event aims to cater to both casual and high-volume players. The Main Event alone boasts a prize pool of ¥77 million, making it one of the biggest poker events in Asia.
The USOP Osaka 2025 marks the kickoff of the 2026 USOP Player of the Year (POTY) race. Points earned at Osaka will contribute to the year-long leaderboard contest, with the title decided at the end of 2026. The series follows a record-breaking 2024 USOP season that awarded over $26.2 million across four stops and drew players from more than 70 countries and regions.
The event is supported by the USOP partner, Japan Gold Dragon, further enhancing its prominence in the region. The diverse and competitive player fields make the USOP Osaka 2025 a landmark event on the 2025-2026 poker calendar in Asia.
For players, this series offers an excellent opportunity to showcase consistency and chase one of the most prestigious honors on the tour during the 2026 USOP season. With such a promising schedule and the support of a reputable partner, the USOP Osaka 2025 is not an event to be missed.
Mark your calendars, poker enthusiasts! The USOP Osaka 2025 is set to redefine the poker scene in Asia.
References:
[1] USOP Official Website. (n.d.). USOP Osaka 2025. Retrieved from https://usop.com/events/osaka-2025
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Casino news abounds with the announcement of sports-betting and casino-gambling events at the USOP Osaka 2025. Happening at the Dojima River Forum in Osaka, Japan, this poker series offers more than just poker, with sports-betting and casino games available throughout the seven-day event. The USOP Osaka 2025 marks the start of the 2026 USOP Player of the Year (POTY) race, making it an exciting opportunity for poker enthusiasts to earn points and potentially win the coveted title. With a record-breaking 2024 USOP season, the 2025 event promises to be another thrilling addition to the poker calendar in Asia.
