Japan Competitive Poker Federation Officially Begins Operations, Announces Event Participation
The Japan Competitive Poker Federation has been established and announced its official start of activities, aiming to promote competitive poker as a mind sport and improve its social value. They will co-host an event with Sammy Corporation at "Machi★Asobi vol.30" to increase player numbers and contribute to regional revitalization.
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We aim to promote the spread of poker as a competitive sport, aiming for the healthy development of the industry, thereby increasing the number of players and improving its social value and image.
**Organization Overview**
Organization Name: Japan Competitive Poker Federation (General Incorporated Association)
Established: February 5, 2026
Location: Toshima-ku, Tokyo
**Organizational Structure**
Director: Hiroki Shiraishi
Director: Takumu Eguchi
Director: Akinori Sato
Director: Yasuyuki Yamada
**Contact for this Matter**
Web: https://japansportspoker.com/
Email: jcpf@jcpf-sports-poker.com
**Background of Establishment**
We aim to promote the spread of poker as a competitive sport, aiming for the healthy development of the industry, thereby increasing the number of players and improving its social value and image.
**Promoting Poker as a Mind Sport**
We will create an environment where competitive poker can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, as a mind sport.
**Future Outlook**
We aim to professionalize and legitimize poker, improve its social status, expand recognition, and attract new players and fans.
Going forward, we will collaborate with local community revitalization events, sports events, municipalities, and companies that can form sponsorships to hold poker events nationwide.
**Sammy Corporation and Japan Competitive Poker Federation to Hold Joint Event**
As part of our activities to promote competitive poker, we will be holding a joint event with Sammy Corporation, ahead of our participation in various regional revitalization events and sports events nationwide.
**Participation in Machi★Asobi vol.30**
A large-scale anime and game festival involving local governments and companies.
Machi★Asobi is a large-scale anime and game event held in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, with full cooperation and support from Tokushima Prefecture and Tokushima City as a regional revitalization event.
As the first regional revitalization event participation, we will co-host "Competitive Poker LIVE 2026" with Sammy Corporation!
Going forward, we will collaborate with local community revitalization events, sports events, municipalities, and companies that can form sponsorships to hold poker events nationwide.
**Exhibiting at Machi★Asobi vol.30!**
Japan Competitive Poker Federation and Sammy Corporation to hold a joint event!!
To promote poker, we will hold events utilizing poker at regional revitalization events nationwide.
See details
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**Organization Overview**
Organization Name: Japan Competitive Poker Federation (General Incorporated Association)
Established: February 5, 2026
Location: Toshima-ku, Tokyo
**Organizational Structure**
Director: Hiroki Shiraishi
Director: Takumu Eguchi
Director: Akinori Sato
Director: Yasuyuki Yamada
**Contact for this Matter**
Web: https://japansportspoker.com/
Email: jcpf@jcpf-sports-poker.com
**Background of Establishment**
We aim to promote the spread of poker as a competitive sport, aiming for the healthy development of the industry, thereby increasing the number of players and improving its social value and image.
**Promoting Poker as a Mind Sport**
We will create an environment where competitive poker can be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, as a mind sport.
**Future Outlook**
We aim to professionalize and legitimize poker, improve its social status, expand recognition, and attract new players and fans.
Going forward, we will collaborate with local community revitalization events, sports events, municipalities, and companies that can form sponsorships to hold poker events nationwide.
**Sammy Corporation and Japan Competitive Poker Federation to Hold Joint Event**
As part of our activities to promote competitive poker, we will be holding a joint event with Sammy Corporation, ahead of our participation in various regional revitalization events and sports events nationwide.
**Participation in Machi★Asobi vol.30**
A large-scale anime and game festival involving local governments and companies.
Machi★Asobi is a large-scale anime and game event held in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, with full cooperation and support from Tokushima Prefecture and Tokushima City as a regional revitalization event.
As the first regional revitalization event participation, we will co-host "Competitive Poker LIVE 2026" with Sammy Corporation!
Going forward, we will collaborate with local community revitalization events, sports events, municipalities, and companies that can form sponsorships to hold poker events nationwide.
**Exhibiting at Machi★Asobi vol.30!**
Japan Competitive Poker Federation and Sammy Corporation to hold a joint event!!
To promote poker, we will hold events utilizing poker at regional revitalization events nationwide.
See details
Keywords: