Japanese Actor Kanata Hongo Wins Poker Tournament in Korea, Celebrity Participation Becomes a Hot Topic

Tokyo, 16th (CNA, Reporter Tai Ya-chen) - Japanese actor Kanata Hongo won the Gods of Poker Incheon 2026 tournament in Incheon, South Korea. The news was revealed today on the tournament's official website, drawing attention from Japan's entertainment and poker communities. According to Sponichi Annex, 35-year-old Kanata Hongo participated in the Turbo High Roller event, which had a buy-in of 2.2 million KRW (approx. 46,000 NTD). He ultimately won the championship, taking home a prize of 11.52 million KRW (approx. 240,000 NTD). The tournament's official website also featured his photo in the 'Champions' section. In recent years, the participation of Japanese celebrities in international poker tournaments has been gaining attention. Actor Kei Tanaka placed 7th at the Aussie Millions Poker Championship in Melbourne, Australia on the 5th. Although he did not win, he still received 111,720 AUD (approx. 2.52 million NTD) in prize money. Kei Tanaka also participated in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, USA last July, placing 3rd in the $1,000 Super Turbo event and winning $115,295 (approx. 3.64 million NTD) in prize money. (Editor: Tang Sheng-yang) 1150516