Kabrhel vs Kanit Drama Erupts at WSOP Paradise Super Main Event

Clinton Jacob Machoka
13 Dec 2025
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13 Dec 2025
Beginner
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One event that really lived up to the hype this year was the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event at Atlantis Paradise Island; with a $25,000 buy-in, it was certain to make headlines. 

The massive $60 million prize pool attracted many experienced players and high-stakes grinders to this event.

There was a lot of action going on at the Super Main’s Day 2a.

After late registration, the field grew to over 1,500 entries, and players who got through the early grind were fighting for chips and position before the crucial money bubble. 

When so much is at stake and every decision could mean winning or losing tens of thousands of dollars, patience is a virtue.

Mustapha Kanit, the seasoned Italian pro, and the unpredictable Martin Kabhrel were in the middle of the action-packed event, and it took no time for things to get heated. 

The Hand That Sparked the Chaos

Day 2a’s big moment didn’t start with a cooler or a bad beat.

Strangely, it all began with a disagreement over time banks, which are one of the ways to keep big field events running smoothly.

After facing a 3bet from Kabrhel, who had , Mustapha Kanit found himself all-in with  fighting for his tournament life. 

Kanit went into a deep tank. In high-stakes poker, that’s normal. But when he used his permitted one-time bank, the clock kept running.

This led Kabrhel to yell that Kanit “owed” another one.

The dealer stopped the game and called the floor.

What should have been a simple explanation turned into a scene: people at the table looked at each other in confusion, and one even shouted:

“They’re speaking the same language; what the heck is going on?!” as the argument went on.

“Let’s Dance, Martin!” 

Finally, the event director, Andy Tillman, was called over.

He told everyone that the one-time bank had been confirmed as used, there were no penalties in place, and the clock would start again. 

Now that he understood the rules, Kanit leaned in and looked Kabrhel directly in the eye. He called Martin and said, “Let’s dance, Martin!”

As the board revealed its cards, this situation favored Kanit, allowing him to double his stack to just over 45 big blinds, which earned him a significant number of chips and some attention.

Kabrhel took a hit but still had well over 70 big blinds at that point.

When the dealer pushed the chips to his side, Kanit didn’t remain silent:

“I’m dancing, Martin.” “Look at how I dance!” he shouted, grinning as he piled up his new chips.

Later that day, Kabrhel had the last laugh by eliminating Kanit from the event and getting a big chip lead as Day 2a came to an end.

Poker Community Reaction

As the clip of the exchanges spread on the internet, the poker world had many different views about it. 

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Clinton Jacob Machoka Part-time Online Poker Player & Poker Content Specialist

Clinton Jacob Machoka is an online poker player and experienced writer. He creates strategy guides, news, and poker trend articles for players worldwide. He also works with top poker brands as a content strategist, sharing clear and practical tips to help players improve.

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