The World Series of Poker has launched a dishonest investigation into Martin Kabrhel after one other competitor mentioned he wished Kabrhel banned throughout a dwell TV occasion.

The WSOP confirmed the investigation Monday to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, with the skilled poker’s governing physique saying that it's “taking these allegations very seriously.”

Kabrhel knocked out fellow professional participant Dan Smith throughout a WSOP occasion Sunday that had a $250,000 buy-in. Smith’s elimination prompted him to inform Kabrhel that “your antics are the worst of anyone I’ve ever played with.”

Smith wished the others nonetheless seated on the desk nicely earlier than telling Kabrhel that “I hope you get barred.”

Other professional gamers additionally accused Kabrhel of dishonest.

Kabrhel refuted the accusations Monday, saying that calling him a cheat was damaging to him and his household. He mentioned he’s additionally taking authorized motion towards one other poker participant who accused him of dishonest.

“You can accuse me of controversial manners, bad jokes, uncomfortable play, or whatever stickers you put on my autistic behavior, you can call me pain in the a— but calling me a cheater is something completely out of line,” Kabrhel mentioned.

The WSOP didn’t give a timeline on when its investigation will likely be full.

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