Ayaka “Pocket Yakis” Takahashi

Ayaka Takahashi, who goes by the pseudonym “Pocket Yakis,” is a Japanese poker enthusiast residing in Los Angeles, California. In addition to her poker pursuits, she serves as an Executive Assistant at RH. Notably, Takahashi possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management. She has made several appearances on Hustler Casino Live and has accumulated a total net win of $1.1K on the live show.

Ayaka Takahashi’s Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Ayaka made her first appearance on Episode 340 in December 2022, participating in a $10/20 No Limit Hold ’em game alongside players like Sashimi, DGAF, Lynne, and others. She initiated the game on a positive note, ultimately accumulating a profit of $10.3K, marking her best live cash on HCL during her debut.

She returned for another $10/20 No Limit Hold ’em game in Episode 425 in April 2023. However, during this session, Takahashi incurred losses of -$3.5K while competing against Alexandra Botez, Nate Hill, Randy Pitchford, and others.

In Episode 435, which unfolded in May 2023, Ayaka faced her most significant setback, incurring a loss of -$6.2K. This session also garnered attention and stirred controversy within the poker community, as Ayaka expressed her frustration after encountering trolling and substantial losses at the hands of DK and later, Sia. The game played was a $10/20/40 No Limit Hold ’em match. For a closer look at the events, please refer to the video below.

Pocket Yakis’ most recent appearance occurred in September 2023 during Episode 525. She engaged in another $10/20/40 No Limit Hold ’em game alongside players like Tyler Adkinson, Tyler Dickinson, Drew, and others. Unfortunately, the evening proved to be unfavorable for her, resulting in a loss of -$3.9K when the game concluded.