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Martin Kabrhel is a Czech professional poker player, mathematician, and entrepreneur who is widely considered the most polarizing figure in modern high-stakes poker. A five-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and the undisputed #1 on the Czech Republic’s all-time money list, Kabrhel is as famous for his “speech play” and table antics as he is for his undeniable technical brilliance.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $18,948,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Kabrhel is the winningest player in Czech history. His career-best live score of $3,017,991 came from his victory in the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe €100,000 Super High Roller. Kabrhel is a 5-time WSOP bracelet winner, recently securing his fifth title in late 2025 in the €10,000 PLO Mystery Bounty at King’s Resort. He is also a consistent presence on the Triton Poker Series , most notably finishing 3rd in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $125k Triton NLH for $1,367,000. His tournament success and high-stakes business ventures contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $20 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1982 in Litomysl, Czech Republic, Kabrhel’s analytical foundation was forged at Charles University in Prague, where he studied mathematics. This academic background led him to found Ematiq, a data-analytical trading company, and Entropiq, one of the most successful esports organizations in Central Europe. Kabrhel’s poker journey began in 2009, and he quickly became the “King of Rozvadov,” winning five WSOP Circuit rings at his home turf in King’s Resort. Despite his success, he remains a controversial figure; he was famously accused of card-marking by high-stakes peers in 2023—an allegation he categorically denied and successfully defended against. Today, he remains the game’s ultimate “villain,” a role he embraces to maximize his edge in the world’s most expensive games.
Play Style & Strategy
Kabrhel is the master of “Speech Play,” utilizing a strategy designed to induce “overstimulation tilt” in his opponents. While he possesses a deep mathematical understanding of GTO (Game Theory Optimal) principles, his primary weapon is psychological warfare. He is known for relentless table talk, constant standing, and “tanking” (taking excessive time) to disrupt the flow and focus of world-class professionals. This “nuisance” strategy is highly calculated; by making himself unbearable to play against, Kabrhel often forces opponents into making emotional, sub-optimal decisions. Whether competing in a WSOP Super High Roller or a Triton Poker Series event, his strategy revolves around leveraging his “villain” image to get paid off on his value bets while maintaining a technical baseline that few can exploit.
Social Media & Online Presence
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Video Highlights:
Watch a compilation of Martin Kabrhel’s most chaotic and effective moments from the 2025 WSOP:
