JT sponsors JOPT 2026 Grand Final, one of Asia’s largest poker events, and will hold JT’s first-ever crown tournament, “NLH Deepstack NORTH STAR Sponsored by JT,” on May 2 (Sat.), 4 (Mon.) and 5 (Tue.), 2026.
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Collaboration focusing on the affinity between Nordic Spirit and pokerJT's First Crown Tournament at Asia's Largest Poker Event!
JT is sponsoring one of Asia’s largest poker events, JOPT 2026, in order for people to experience Nordic Spirit’s “refreshing when you can’t smoke” and “hands-free to keep you focused. The company co-sponsored the “JOPT 2026 Grand Final,” Asia’s largest poker event. The Nordic Split, an oral cigarette, can be used anywhere without smoke or odor, and does not require the user to get up from his or her seat during poker play, allowing the user to check his or her cards, manipulate chips, and pay attention to the opponent’s moves. We hope you will experience the refreshing experience that JT and JOPT create for poker players who need to stay focused for long periods of time.
Nordic Spirit is a ” refresh pouch ” that offers a new style of cigarette smoking. Just by putting the pouch in your mouth, you can easily refresh yourself anytime, anywhere*1 and enjoy the luxurious taste for about 30 minutes. In addition, it can be used hands-free without blocking both hands. You can concentrate on what is in front of you, not just poker, and that concentration will continue. Made in Sweden, the birthplace of modern oral*2, this is a high-quality product that pays particular attention to materials and manufacturing methods.
1 Use of this product is subject to the rules of each municipality and the judgment of the facility manager.
2 Modern oral is a type of oral cigarette that is used by holding a white pouch based on plant-derived fibers in the mouth and does not use fire.
Event SummaryNLH Deepstack NORTH STAR Sponsored by JT
During the “JOPT 2026 Grand Final”, “NLH Deepstack NORTH STAR Sponsored by JT The event will be held three times during the JOPT 2026 Grand Final. In addition, a sponsor booth will be set up at the venue, where smokers will be able to sample ” Nordic Spirit ” and win limited-edition collaboration goods for those who respond to a survey.
Date & Time: May 2, 2026 (Sat.) 21:00, May 4, 2026 (Mon.) 21:00, May 5, 2026 (Tue.) 21:00
Participation Fee: ¥20,000 (tax included)
Organizer: JAPAN OPEN POKER TOUR (JOPT)
Sponsor: Japan Tobacco Inc.(JT)
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* Those under 20 years old are not eligible to enter this tournament.
Limited collaboration goods from JOPT and Nordic SpiritThe first 300 entrants will receive an original card protector and the winner will receive exclusive merchandise!
The first 300 people to enter the “NLH Deepstack NORTH STAR Sponsored by JT” will receive JT’s refreshing pouch “Nordic Spirit” Original card protector will be given away. In addition, the successful participants will receive original ” Nordic Spirit ” goods. The winner of each of the three tournaments held during the period will be eligible for the prize.
The original card protector and original goods will be given only to smokers over 20 years old.
Poker players from all over the world will gather for 13 days of excitement.What is the JAPAN OPEN POKER TOUR, affectionately known as JOPT?
JOPT stands for “JAPAN OPEN POKER TOUR” and is the largest poker tournament series in Japan. The “JOPT 2026 Grand Final” will be held at Belle Salle Takadanobaba, where many poker players from Japan and abroad will gather for 13 days from April 24 (Friday) to May 6 (Wednesday, national holiday), with a wide variety of tournaments including the Main Event.
