Hey, Poker Players!
Mike Takayama is the best Filipino Poker Player right now, Without any doubt, he is truly the Undisputed.
The Locals call him “Mahal na Hari” or our beloved king. because he truly is the king of poker in the Philippines.
The first Filipino to ever secure a WSOP bracelet, and now he is flying to the US to go for his second.
Mike Takayama – The Interview
Last year, we were able to interview Mike Takayama. Mike shared a to of things about his journey and the stuff that happened to his life. We really did not want to touch any of it and decided to share the old Interview and focus more on what happened to him after the interview. but if you want to read about it
It was a 2 part interview where he shared about his journey to the states and his quest for his first bracelet.
2022 – The Undisputed
After the Interview which was in December of 2021, Mike Takayama simply conquered everything.
Live poker Tournaments were just coming back, There was no live Poker tournament for almost 2 years. When Mike Takayama came back to Manila. Live Poker Tournaments was only just coming back.
The first major tour (The main event having more than PHP 10 Million Guarantee) was the APT Philippines 2022 Held at Resort World Manila.
Mike Takayama finished that tour ending as the Player of the Series. (1 trophy and 8 Cashes)
The next Major tour was the APPT Open. He wraps that up as the 1st runner-up of the Main event.
And next was the Asia Poker Championship held at Metro Card Club where the main event was a PHP 20 Million Guaranteed.
He actually dominated the final table and ended as the champion of the main event.
He is Unstappable!
The Future – Nuebe Gaming Pro
Mike Takayama is now a Pro for Nuebe gaming, Nuebe gaming wishes to support talented Filipinos to achieve their dreams.
To know more and join Nuebe Gaming. click this link!
For agents. message Mike Takayama!
Mike Takayama is also the first Filipino to ever win a WSOP Bracelet. If there was a Filipino that had a good chance to win the Main event, it is Mike Takayama.
Nuebe Gaming is more than happy to Support Mike Takayama’s dream.
They are fully supportive of Mike and he has left Manila Last night to chase after the one bracelet coveted by all.
Of course, Mike Takayama took some time out to spend time with his kids and to make sure everything is in order before he leaves and do battle with some of the best in the world who are all vying for the bracelet.
He is also a religious person and made sure to drop by the church before going to the Airport.
His choice was the Baclaran Church. a famous church in the Philippines.
He left hoping to bring glory to the Philippines.
To become the first Filipino to win the Main Event of the World Series of Poker!
He hopes to inspire other players to chase their dreams.
He is after all the Undisputed!
Ang Mahal na Hari ng poker as Pilipinas!
Mabuhay ang Mahal na hari at sana ay makuhay mo ang tagumpay!
Good luck Mike Takayama!