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Ryuta Nakai Poker Bio: Real Name, 2026 Season and Career
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Ryuta Nakai's real name is Ryuta Nakai.
- Known as
- Ryuta Nakai
- Real name
- Ryuta Nakai
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- Japan
- Category
- Poker Players
Ryuta Nakai from Japan is having one of the better tournament years in poker: #36 in Card Player's 2026 Player of the Year race. As of Oct 23, 2026, Ryuta is #36 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 4,196 points and $2,437,951 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
The 2026 Season
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Ryuta at #36 with 4,196 points, 1 title and 10 final tables for $2,437,951. On the Global Poker Index, Ryuta is 37th on the GPI Player of the Year table (Hendon Mob). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
Career
- Career live earnings: not re-verified this run; see the Hendon Mob
Amazing Facts
- 1 title and 10 final tables in Card Player-qualified events in 2026. (Card Player 2026 POY)
FAQ
What is Ryuta Nakai's real name?
Ryuta Nakai's real name is Ryuta Nakai.
Where does Ryuta Nakai rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #36 in Card Player's POY race (4,196 points) and 37th on the GPI Player of the Year table.