Martin Kabrhel
Martin Kabrhel is an example of a professional poker player who successfully combines his love of mind games with a career in business and cybersports. His contributions to technology and poker make him one of the most interesting poker players in the international poker community.
Main Information
Basic Player Information:
- Nickname: gomir;
- Nationality: Czech;
- Residence: Vienna, Austria;
- Born: November 17, 1982;
- Age: 42 (as of November 2024);
- Last Results: Winner of the €50,000 No Limit Hold’em Diamond High Roller at WSOPE 2024; 3rd place in the $100,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the Triton Poker Series 2023 in London; 2nd place in the €25,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller at EPT 2023 in Monte Carlo.
Martin Kabrhel Biography
Martin Kabrhel was born in Litomysl, a small Czech town with a rich history. From an early age, he developed an interest in the exact sciences, which led him to enroll in the Alois Jirásek High School. After graduating, Kabrhel continued his studies at Charles University in Prague, where he studied mathematics. This academic training became the foundation of his analytical approach, which later helped him achieve success in poker.
Careers in technology and cybersports
In addition to poker, Kabrhel is active in the technology and cybersports business. In 2018, he founded the technology company Ematiq, which develops software and analytical solutions. In 2020, together with renowned mathematician and billionaire Karel Janeczek, he created the Entropiq cybersports team. This team has become one of the most prominent on the Czech cybersports scene, successfully competing in international tournaments.
A passion for poker
Martin Kabrhel came to poker through his love of math and logic games. His analytical skills and ability to calculate moves in advance have made him one of the most prominent players on the international scene. Kabrhel is known for his unconventional approach to the game, as well as his willingness to always take risks to win.
Poker Career
Martin Kabrhel started his poker career in 2009 when he achieved his first cash in a tournament in Poreč, Croatia. His first major success came in October 2009 when he won the European Poker Championship in Baden for over €190000. In January 2010, Kabrhel consolidated his success by winning the European Poker Tour (EPT) High Roller event in Deauville, France for €250000.
World Series of Poker (WSOP)
Kabrhel first distinguished himself at the WSOP in 2010, where he won two tournaments outright. However, his most significant achievements at the series came in 2017 and 2018.
In 2017, he won the Super Turbo Bounty event at WSOP Europe, earning over €50,000 and his first bracelet.
A year later, Kabrhel picked up his second WSOP bracelet by winning the longest poker session
in the €100,000 Super High Roller for over €2.5 million – his biggest win to date.
Major tournaments and high rollers
Kabrhel is a frequent participant in high roller tournaments. Among his accomplishments:
- Second place in the 2012 EPT Monte Carlo side event for €142,300;
- EPT Super High Roller final table in Monte Carlo in 2017, where he finished seventh for over €300,000;
- Three hits in the money at Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas tournaments in 2017 with total winnings of more than $450,000.
Current successes
At the 2022 WSOP, Kabrhel finished in sixth place in the $250000 Super High Roller for nearly $760000. In 2023, he repeated his success in the same event, finishing in third place for more than $2.2 million. This gave him a world record – among all Czech players he is the first whose total poker tournament winnings exceeded $10 million.
Scandals and controversies
Kabrhel is known for his provocative behavior at the table and slow style of play, which often displeases his opponents. During the 2023 WSOP, several high-profile players, including Dan Smith and Phil Helmuth, accused Kabrhel of cheating on card marking. However, Kabrhel categorically denied these allegations.
Live Poker Achievements
Kabrhel is in the top 100 poker players in terms of prize money earned, here are stats of his biggest accomplishments in live tournaments:
- Three WSOP bracelets. Kabrhel has won three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, a prestigious achievement in the world of poker;
- Five WSOP Circuit rings. In addition to the bracelets, he also won five WSOP Circuit rings, proving his prowess in various tournaments in the series;
- Total tournament winnings. As of October 2024, Kabrhel’s total live tournament prize money exceeds $12800000, making him the leader among Czech players in terms of total winnings;
- Winning the €100,000 Super High Roller at the 2018 WSOPE. In 2018, Kabrhel won the €100,000 Super High Roller at the World Series of Poker Europe for a prize of €2624340;
- Winning the €50000 Diamond High Roller at the WSOPE 2024. In October 2024, he won the €50000 buy-in tournament at the WSOPE.
Online Poker Achievements
Kabrhel is focused on participating in major live events, so there is no information about his significant success in online poker.
Top Five Career Cashes Prizes
The table shows the 5 biggest player’s earnings.
| Place | Tournament | Winning ($) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €100,000 King’s Super High Roller, WSOPE | 3067000 | October 2018 |
| 3 | 54th World Series of Poker – WSOP 2023, Las Vegas | 2279038 | June 2023 |
| 2 | World Series of Poker Europe – WSOPE 2018, Rozvadov | 878948 | October 2018 |
| 6 | 53rd World Series of Poker – WSOP 2022, Las Vegas | 759362 | June 2022 |
| 1 | World Series of Poker Europe – WSOPE 2024, Rozvadov | 585015 | October 2024 |
Martin Kabrhel Socials
Martin Kabrhel has an active presence on socials and various online platforms. You can follow his activities and get up-to-date news through the following resources:
- Martino Cabrhell on Twitter: @martinkabrhell;
- By Martin Cabrhel on Instagram: @martinkabrhel;
- Martin Kabrhel has his own YouTube channel;
- Official website of the player: martinkabrhel.com.
FAQ
Is Martin Kabrhel good at poker?
Yes, Martin Kabrhel is a successful professional poker player with three WSOP bracelets and five WSOP Circuit rings.
How old is Martin Kabrhel?
Martin was born on November 17, 1982 and the player is 42 years old as of November 2024.
Does Martin Kabrhel still play poker?
Yes, Martin Kabrhel remains active in poker tournaments. In October 2024, he won the €50,000 Diamond High Roller at WSOP Europe.
What is Martin Kabrhel’s Nickname?
The player profile on PokerStars lists the nickname “gomir”.
What is Martin Kabrhel’s net worth?
Net worth of all Martin’s prize money at the moment of 2024 is $13426906, which puts him on 96th line in the ranking of poker players with the largest prize money (total).