Shota Nakanishi

Shota Nakanishi is a Japanese professional poker player from Shinjuku, Japan. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $404K  from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totalling $277K. He has also appeared on Bally Live Poker.

Shota Nakanishi Poker Journey on Bally Live Poker

Nakanishi debuted on July 6th, 2023, in BLP Episode 5. He participated in a $100/100 + $100BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Curtis Meeks, Pennzoil Don, Johan Guilbert, and others. Nakanishi achieved his best live cash of $92,700 during his debut.

In a subsequent appearance on July 13th, 2023, in BLP Episode 8, he played in a $100/100 + $100BBA No Limit Hold ’em game alongside Jeremiah Williams, Pennzoil Don, Johan Guilbert, and others. He incurred his most substantial loss of $119,200.

In his most recent appearance on February 8th, 2024, in BLP Episode 39, he participated in a $100/100 + $100BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Mooch, Alex Foxen, JK, and others. Nakanishi won $50,100. 

Shota Nakanishi: Live Tournament Participation

Shota Nakanishi has accumulated earnings exceeding $404K, with his highest live cash amounting to $277K. His first live cash occurred in December 2019 at the All Japan Poker Championship Asian Circuit Incheon, Incheon. He won 1st place in a KRW 800,000 + 80,000 No Limit Hold’em – Final Monster winning $12,855.

His most notable accomplishment arose in June 2022 at the 53rd World Series of Poker – WSOP 2022, Las Vegas. He won 1st place in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Short Deck – 6-Handed Event, winning an impressive $277,212.

In December 2023, his most recent live tournament involvement unfolded at AJPC Samurai Circuit Incheon, Incheon. He secured 2nd position in a KRW 3,000,000 + 300,000 No Limit Hold’em – SAMURAI Super High Roller, claiming a prize of $2,696.