Professional Poker Player Accused Of Cheating In Major Tournament

LAS VEGAS – AUGUST 07: Jamie Gold of California organizes his chips while competing in the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold ’em main event at the Rio Hotel & Casino August 7, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gold finished the day in first place with 13 million in chips. The main event, which began with more than 8,700 players on July 28, was narrowed to 27 players today. The last nine players will compete for the top prize of $12 million on the final table, which begins August 10. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Martin Kabrhel is under investigation following cheating allegations at Sunday’s World Series of Poker tournament.

After getting eliminated from the $250,000 Super High Roller Bowl, an upset Dan Smith addressed Kabrhel before exiting.

“Good luck most of you. I hope you get barred,” Smith said, pointing at Kahrhel.

When Kabrhel asked for clarification, Smith said he wants him banned because his “antics are the worst of anybody I’ve ever played with.”

Here’s a look at the tense moment, courtesy of PokerGo.

Dan Smith (@DanSmithHolla) had some choice words for Martin Kabrhel (@martinkabrhell) after his elimination from the $250,000 Super High Roller Bowl.

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— PokerGO (@PokerGO) June 19, 2023

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Another professional poker player, Andrew Robl, also called for the World Series of Poker to ban Kabrhel.

“He makes any tournament no fun for anyone, and on top of it I’ve seen him mark cards in every tournament I’ve ever played with him,” Robl claimed.

How is Martin Kabrhel not banned from the WSOP? He makes any tournament no fun for anyone and on top of it I’ve seen him mark cards in every tournament I’ve ever played with him.

— Andrew Robl (@Andrew_Robl) June 18, 2023

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According to David Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the WSOP said they’re aware of and looking into cheating accusations against Kabrhel.

“While we do not discuss specific security protocols used to monitor players and gaming equipment, the integrity of the game remains paramount and we can assure fellow patrons that we are taking these allegations very seriously,” the WSOP said. “As this is an ongoing investigation, there is no further comment on the matter at this time.”

Kabrhel won $2.3 million by finishing third on Sunday. He denied Robl’s allegations Monday night, saying he was “shocked” that everybody accepted the accusations as the truth without any evidence.

“You can accuse me of controversial manners, bad jokes, uncomfortable play, or whatever stickers you put on my autistic behavior,” Kabrhel wrote. “You can call me pain in the a**, but calling me a cheater is something completely out of line.”