Martin Kabrhel won his fifth WSOP bracelet at the WSOPE 2024 in Rozvadov

Martin Kabrhel won the €10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty tournament at WSOPE 2024, claiming his fifth WSOP gold bracelet.

The tournament Event #10: €10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty has concluded in the Czech city of Rozvadov as part of the prestigious World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) series. The main star of the final table was Martin Kabrhel — one of the most talked-about players of today, who claimed his fifth WSOP gold bracelet by winning on home turf at King’s Resort. In addition to the main prize of €188,500 , the Czech player also collected €62,500 in bounty, defeating Robert Cowen heads-up. Final Table Results Event #10: €10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty Place Player Country Prize (€) Bounty (€) 1 Martin Kabrhel Czech Republic 188,500 62,500 2 Robert Cowen United Kingdom 116,400 — 3 Dario Alioto Italy 81,200 — 4 Tomasz Kozub Poland 58,000 — 5 Ioannis Angelou Konstas Greece 43,200 — 6 Krasimir Yankov Bulgaria 32,900 32,500 7 Filip Lovric Sweden 25,700 — 8 Bouwe Claushuis Netherlands 20,700 — The Road to the Money: Tournament Structure and the Battle for Prizes The Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty tournament with a €10,000 buy-in attracted a total of 88 entries . On Day 1, 21 players advanced, and they were joined on Day 2 by another 47 players who took advantage of late registration. The total prize pool fell just short of the guaranteed €1,000,000, but the battle for the trophy was no less intense. Only the top 14 players made the money, and the bounty draw began when 18 players remained. Martin Kabrhel joined the tournament on Day 2 and immediately doubled up on his very first hand, allowing him to quickly build a stack. However, by the end of late registration, Bouwe Claushuis was still the chip leader. WSOP bracelet winners Nikolaos Lampropoulos, Max Neugebauer, and Ermanno Di Nicola were eliminated on the bubble of the bounty phase. At that moment, Robert Cowen managed to triple up, while Lampropoulos took a small side pot and busted after knocking out Samuel Albeck on the so-called "envelope bubble" — the last hand before the bounty envelopes were distributed. After that, Cowen knocked out Lampropoulos, and Kabrhel "burst the bubble" by eliminating Krzysztof Magott, who became the only player to leave the tournament without a payout. The first player to bust in the money was Javier Francort, losing to Cowen. The Brit also knocked out Harald Casagrande (12th place) and soon pulled two big bounties — for €75,000 and €25,000. Bulgarian Krasimir Yankov, after the start of the bounty phase, began to put heavy pressure on his opponents and quickly knocked out Vadim Zakharyan and Leszek Badurowicz. At the same time, Kabrhel won a big pot against Patrik Jaros by revealing his aces, which set the final table of 8 players. Final Table: The Battle for the Bracelet At the start of the final table, Krasimir Yankov was in the lead, followed by Martin Kabrhel and Robert Cowen. Dario Alioto, who had recently finished second in the €5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event, was in the middle of the chip counts. Bouwe Claushuis was the first to leave the final table, losing a three-way pot against Kabrhel, which also significantly reduced Yankov’s stack. After that, Kabrhel and Cowen began to dominate, gradually knocking out the remaining opponents. Filip Lovric (7th place) was eliminated by Cowen after Kabrhel left him with a short stack. Krasimir Yankov, unable to recover after losing a large number of chips, lost to Cowen, failing to hit his straight flush draw. Nevertheless, Yankov took home €32,500 in bounty. Ioannis Angelou Konstas, who managed to reach fifth place with a short stack, was eliminated after losing to Cowen’s two pair. Tomasz Kozub finished fourth, losing with queens against Kabrhel’s kings. This left three WSOP bracelet holders in the game: Kabrhel, Cowen, and Alioto. By this point, the Czech pro controlled more than 75% of all chips, confidently leading the field. Kabrhel tried to "finish off" his opponents, but Cowen doubled up against him three times in a row, adding intrigue. Alioto was soon forced all-in from the big blind and couldn’t improve, giving up his place in the heads-up. Heads-Up: Cowen vs. Kabrhel In the final showdown, Kabrhel started with a massive advantage — his stack was ten times larger than his opponent’s. Nevertheless, Cowen doubled up twice, prolonging the battle. However, Kabrhel managed to seal the deal, making a straight on the flop against Cowen’s two pair. After his victory, Martin noted that even with such a lead in Pot-Limit Omaha, you can never be sure of success: "In Hold’em, I would feel much more comfortable, but in Omaha, even with such an advantage, your opponent can double up several times and get back in the game. I’m very happy I managed to finish the job." Martin Kabrhel’s Career: Results and Prospects This victory gave Kabrhel his fifth WSOP bracelet. Moreover, he became a champion in a new discipline for himself, as the Czech had previously admitted he preferred Hold’em over Omaha. Nevertheless, he noted that winning any tournament is always something special, regardless of the format. In 2025, Martin Kabrhel finished fourth in the overall WSOP Player of the Year standings, and in the summer in Las Vegas, he won the $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em Mini Main Event , earning $843,140 . To date, Kabrhel’s total live tournament winnings exceed $16,200,000 (according to The Hendon Mob). Martin is known not only for his results but also for his playing style: he often uses "speech play" (actively talking at the table to throw opponents off balance) and tanks (takes a long time to make decisions), which has repeatedly sparked discussion and controversy in the poker community. In Rozvadov, where he is called the "King of King’s Resort," he once again confirmed his status as one of Europe’s brightest and most controversial players. After his victory, Martin jokingly stated that he plans to play the €25,000 High Roller and the Main Event of the series, hoping to win three more bracelets at WSOPE. If he succeeds, Kabrhel will finish the year with four bracelets. Tournament Statistics and Mystery Bounty Draws The Mystery Bounty format means that after reaching a certain stage of the tournament (in this case, when 18 players remained), each time a player knocks out an opponent, they receive an envelope with a cash prize. The bounty amounts are unknown in advance and can vary greatly. In this tournament, the largest bounties — €75,000 and €25,000 — went to Robert Cowen, while Krasimir Yankov won €32,500. Overall, the finalists of Event #10 demonstrated a high level of skill and composure. It’s especially worth noting that both leaders — Kabrhel and Cowen — claimed all the remaining bounties at the final table, leaving none for the other players. The Significance of Kabrhel’s Victory for WSOPE and King’s Resort WSOPE is the European series of the World Poker Tour, held annually at King’s Resort (Rozvadov, Czech Republic), which is considered one of the largest poker centers in Europe. The victory of a local pro once again highlighted the high level of competition and the prestige of WSOPE tournaments. For Kabrhel himself, this success is further confirmation of his status in world poker, and for King’s Resort — a source of pride, as their "king" once again showed his class on home ground. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club users, this news is a great reason to reconsider their approach to the variety of poker formats. Martin Kabrhel’s victory in Pot-Limit Omaha shows that even if you prefer one format (for example, Hold’em), mastering other disciplines can bring not only new emotions but also significant results. PPPoker clubs regularly host Omaha and other poker tournaments — don’t miss the chance to expand your arsenal. The Mystery Bounty format, which is gaining popularity in both live and online poker, is also available on PPPoker. These tournaments add an element of surprise and increase potential profits through additional rewards for knocking out opponents. It’s a great way to diversify your game and gain new experiences. Finally, Kabrhel’s story is an example of how active play, psychological pressure, and self-confidence can lead to success even at the toughest final tables. Use these techniques in your home games and PPPoker club tournaments: work on your mental game, don’t be afraid to experiment, and always fight to the end, even if your opponent seems to be the favorite.