WSOP Circuit Las Vegas: Martin Kabrhel Shines Bright with His 6th Ring!

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The beloved WSOP Circuit series is currently anchored at the iconic Horseshoe Casino, bringing a total of 18 coveted rings. The highlight of this stop is the $1,700 Main Event with a guaranteed $500,000 prize pool, designed to cater to players across all buy-in levels and formats. From the $400 Mini Main Event to PLO events, mixed formats, a seniors’ tournament, a ladies' event, and a $3,300 High Roller, there's something for everyone. Moreover, each ring event winner also receives a $5,000 package for the WSOP Circuit Championship at WSOP Paradise 2026.

Amidst such a packed schedule, one of the most prominent players in the current poker scene made an immediate impact. Martin Kabrhel, a name that rarely goes unnoticed at the table—whether it's his pace, comments, energy, or ability to get under opponents' skin—made headlines in Las Vegas not just with his trademark boisterous demeanor, but with his performance. In Event #5: $600 Monster Stack with a $100,000 guarantee, he turned his participation into a triumph, notching his sixth WSOP Circuit ring.

Kabrhel dominated a tournament that saw an impressive 588 entries, far from a high roller affair played on just a few tables. In heads-up play, Martin faced off against John Carothers and earned $52,420 for his victory.

Interestingly, this marks his first WSOPC ring outside of the Czech Republic—all previous five were claimed in Rozvadov. Additionally, it was his first ring title since 2019. With this title, Martin's career tournament winnings are nearing the $20 million mark.

Final Table Results:

Position Player Country Prize
1 Martin Kabrhel Czech Republic $52,420
2 John Carothers USA $34,960
3 Todd Saffron USA $24,410
4 Michael Hagan USA $17,370
5 Liao Yinghsiang Taiwan $13,891
6 Gerry Fordham USA $9,320
7 Xufang Yang USA $7,040
8 Robert Zeidman USA $5,429
9 Ignacio Sole Spain $4,270

 

Sources – WSOP, WSOP+, X