Martin Kabrhel

Born in 1982 in Litomyšl, Czech Republic, Martin Kabrhel studied Mathematics at Charles University in Prague before embarking on a poker career. His analytical background later led him to found Ematiq, a data-analytical trading company, and Entropiq, a successful esports organization in Central Europe. Kabrhel's first recorded live cash came in 2009, and he quickly made a splash with three first-place finishes in the fall of that year: winning the Poker EM European Poker Championship for €190,320, the EPT Vilamoura for €86,519, and EPT Prague for €149,867. These early victories established him as a rising force in European poker. He later added a title at EPT Deauville, winning a €20,000 High Roller for €250,000. Kabrhel continued to cash around Europe throughout the 2010s, earning his first WSOP Circuit ring in November 2016 at King's Resort in Rozvadov, a venue he would come to dominate, earning the nickname "King of Rozvadov."

Kabrhel has accumulated six WSOP bracelets and five WSOP Circuit rings. His bracelet victories span from 2017 to 2026:

• 2017 WSOP Europe: Event #3: €1,100 Super Turbo Bounty – €53,557
• 2018 WSOP Europe: Event #9: €100,000 King’s Super High Roller – €2,624,340 (career-best score)
• 2024 WSOP Europe: €50,000 NLH Diamond High Roller – €529,000
• 2025 WSOP Las Vegas: $1,000 Mini Main Event (10,794 entrants) – $843,140
• 2025 WSOP Europe: €10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty – €188,500
• 2026 WSOP Online: Event #20: $3,200 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller – $195,195

His WSOP Circuit rings include wins at the €8,888 Super High Roller (2016, €84,199), €660 NLHE 6-Handed (2017, €17,556), €299 Opener (2018, €53,938), €550 NLHE/Omaha Mixed (2018, €12,932), and the €1,700 Main Event (2019, €200,350). In 2025, he finished fourth in the WSOP Player of the Year standings, highlighting his consistency across multiple events.

Kabrhel is particularly noted for his success in high-stakes tournaments. His largest cash came in the 2018 WSOPE €100,000 Super High Roller, where he defeated a star-studded field for €2,624,340. He also finished runner-up in the 2021 EPT €25,000 High Roller to András Németh, and won the 2024 €50,000 Diamond High Roller. In 2025, he placed third in the WSOP Paradise $125,000 Triton No-Limit Hold'em for $1,367,000. These results underscore his ability to compete against the world’s best in elite events. His total live tournament earnings exceed $19 million, placing him 99th on the all-time money list and first among Czech players by a wide margin.

Kabrhel is one of the most polarizing figures in poker. His table style is characterized by incessant tanking, combative table talk, and a relentless stream of banter—often repeating the phrase "not like that." He is a master of "speech play," using psychological warfare to induce overstimulation tilt in opponents. While he possesses a deep mathematical understanding of game theory optimal principles, his primary weapon is disrupting the focus of world-class professionals. This behavior has drawn criticism, but also attracts a loyal fan base who enjoy his chaotic, entertaining presence on live streams such as Hustler Casino Live. Despite the controversy, his results speak for themselves: he finished fourth in the 2025 WSOP Player of the Year standings, demonstrating that his antics do not undermine his skill.

In 2023, Kabrhel was accused of card-marking by high-stakes peers, an allegation he categorically denied and successfully defended against. The incident added to his villain image, but he continued to compete at the highest levels without any formal sanctions. He embraces his role as the game’s ultimate "villain," using it to maximize his edge in the world’s most expensive games.

Outside poker, Kabrhel is a successful entrepreneur. In 2018, he founded Ematiq, a technology and data analytics firm. In 2020, he co-founded Entropiq, one of the most prominent esports organizations in Central Europe. He also has interests in cryptocurrencies. These ventures, combined with his poker earnings, contribute to an estimated net worth of over $20 million. Kabrhel resides in Vienna, Austria, and continues to be an active presence in high-stakes tournaments worldwide.

With over $19 million in live tournament earnings, Martin Kabrhel sits atop the Czech Republic all-time money list—a position he has held for years. His six WSOP bracelets, five WSOP Circuit rings, and deep runs in major events have secured his place in poker history. Whether admired for his mathematical genius and tournament dominance or debated for his controversial table conduct, Kabrhel remains an unforgettable character on the global stage. He is a figure who has expanded the boundaries of what is acceptable at the poker table while consistently proving his ability to win against the best in the world.