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(AsiaGameHub) –   A poker player’s chances of winning a World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) title were dashed after exhibiting aggressive behavior towards fellow competitors and tournament staff. Reports indicate that alcohol may have been a contributing factor.

The Player Was Agitated and Confrontational

According to PokerNews, which first reported on the incident, Norwegian player Birger Larsen, a participant in the €5,300 PLO European Championship held in Prague, was disqualified for his aggressive conduct towards other players and tournament personnel.

The incident occurred on the second day of the event. Despite holding 30^th place out of 379 participants and being guaranteed EUR 13,000, Larsen’s actions prevented him from continuing in the tournament.

PokerNews observed that Larsen’s aggressive behavior began as his chip stack diminished. Some players at his table suggested he may have been intoxicated. Following a formal warning from the floor manager, Larsen managed to win an all-in hand. However, he continued his aggressive demeanor and received a one-orbit penalty.

Instead of de-escalating, Larsen became more confrontational. Video footage of the event shows Larsen visibly agitated, arguing with tournament officials regarding his penalty. He then slapped the hand of a fellow player who attempted to calm him and proceeded to mock the WSOP staff who issued the penalty.

Larsen Could Have Significantly Increased His Lifetime Winnings

PokerNews reports that Larsen is an experienced poker player with approximately $800,000 in live tournament earnings. Had he remained in the tournament, he stood to gain an additional EUR 395,000 and a gold bracelet.

Unfortunately, his temper led to the forfeiture of this opportunity.

While PokerNews confirmed that Larsen’s chips were removed from the tournament upon his disqualification, it could not ascertain whether this was an isolated incident or if Larsen would face a ban from future WSOP tournaments.