2025 WSOP Paradise

Event #11: $25,000 Super Main Event
Day: 2a
Event Info
2025 WSOP Paradise
Event Info
Buy-in
$25,000
Prize Pool
$60,000,000
Entries
2,330
Players Left
533
Average Chip Stack
2,185,741
Total Chips
1,165,000,000
Level Info
Level
4
Blinds
3,000 / 6,000
Ante
6,000
Players Info - Day 2a
Entries
722
Players Left
108
Players Left 533 / 2330

"LETS DANCE MARTIN!"

Level 17 : Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Mustapha Kanit
Mustapha Kanit

Mustapha Kanit, in the small blind, was facing a three-bet for his tournament life from the big blind, Martin Kabrhel. Kanit went deep into the tank.

After using a time bank, more time continued to run off, at which point Kabrhel claimed that Kanit owed an additional time bank. The action clock was paused, the floor was called, and tensions quickly escalated. Kabrhel and the floor were discussing the situation in another language, which prompted another player at the table—clearly fed up with Kabrhel’s antics—to shout, “They’re speaking the same language, what the f**k is going on?!”

A second floor person arrived in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, but things only became more heated. Kabrhel remained adamant that Kanit still owed another time bank.

Eventually, a third floor person—tournament director Andy Tillman—came over and sternly warned all parties that penalties would be issued if the situation continued. After confirming with the dealer that only one time bank had been used, Tillman ordered the action clock to be resumed.

At that point, Kanit declared, “LET’S DANCE, MARTIN!” and made the call for his tournament life.

Mustapha Kanit: K10 All in
Martin Kabrhel: K4

After all the drama, Kanit had Kabrhel dominated. Upon seeing Kabrhel’s hand, Kanit repeatedly said, “Let’s dance, Martin. Let’s f**king dance, Martin.”

The flop came KA3, prompting Kanit to say, “Time to dance, Martin.”
After the 6 fell on the turn, Kanit added, “Let’s dance together, Martin.”

The river was the 7, giving Kanit the double-up. Kanit then yelled directly at Kabrhel, “I’M DANCING, MARTIN! YOU SEE HOW I DANCE?! HOW MANY TIME BANKS?!”

Andy Tillman once again warned all players, and the table moved on to the next hand—though not before Kabrhel muttered, “He owes one more time bank.”

Player Chips Progress
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Martin Kabrhel
7,100,000
600,000
600,000
Day 2A Chip Leader
WSOP 5X Winner
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Mustapha Kanit
4,700,000
900,000
900,000