Roman Hrabec
Hrabek was born in the Czech Republic in 1996 and currently resides in Vienna, Austria. His competitive career began in professional ice hockey. He has played in the Czech Republic and Switzerland...
Contestant Introduction
Born in the Czech Republic in 1996, Hrabek currently resides in Vienna, Austria. His competitive career began with professional ice hockey. He played for many years in the Czech and Swiss leagues, but a series of injuries forced his retirement. In the ice hockey locker room, he stumbled upon poker and quickly shifted his focus to the sport, becoming an online poker legend under the pseudonym "gogac_sniper." His rise to live high-stakes tournaments was one of the fastest in history, progressing from European events to Triton Poker's "highest level" events in just a few years. Hrabek is known for his humility and good relationship with professional poker player Monica Zukovic. He is often hailed as the most hardworking player in Czech poker, having stated that in the early days of his career, he spent 15 hours a day studying poker.
Gameplay Overview
Herabek is known for his "fearless, unconventional, and high-frequency" playing style, jokingly referring to himself as a "gambler." While many of his peers focus on rigorous Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategies, Herabek employs highly exploitative tactics, prioritizing relentless aggression and large-scale, extreme bluffing. His hockey background gives him exceptional mental and physical advantages, allowing him to maintain peak performance in large tournaments lasting up to 14 hours. He is an expert in deep-stack No-Limit Texas Hold'em but also demonstrates versatility in Pot-Limit Omaha, having achieved a third-place finish in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha event at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise. Whether at the World Poker Tour (WPT) final table or in elite invitationals, his strategies revolve around technical innovation and his legendary ability to "trust his instincts" in multi-million dollar pots.
Bonuses and Career Highlights
According to Hendon Mob, Hrabec's total live tournament winnings exceed $13.67 million, ranking second on the Czech Republic's all-time poker money list. His most significant career milestone was a $4.33 million win, a historic victory in the 2024 Jeju Triton Poker Series $100,000 Main Event. Hrabec, a WSOP bracelet winner, won $100,228 in a $333 buy-in online No-Limit Hold'em tournament in June 2024. He maintained his strong momentum in 2025 and early 2026, recently winning the 2025 APT Taipei Super High Roller for $429,450 and achieving a $164,000 win in the 2025 WSOP Paradise Triton Main Event. His impressive live tournament record, combined with over $15 million in online winnings, puts his estimated poker net worth at over $15 million. Image source: APT