William Kassouf

William Kassouf (born 19 December 1981) is an English poker player.

Kassouf has a controversial playstyle, and is known for his excessive speech play and stalling. As of 2025, he had $2,069,327 in tournament earnings.[1]

Life

Kassouf was born on 19 December 1981 in London. Initially pursuing a career as a lawyer, he later switched to poker full-time. Kassouf grew his bankroll (wealth) playing at Grosvenor Casino The Victoria in London, and chose to pursue a professional career in 2013. His first significant tournament cash came at the 2009 Irish Poker Tour €3200 + 300 NLH in a 6th-place finish for €100,800.[1]

Kassouf first gained notoriety for his playstyle in the 2016 WSOP Main Event where he finished 17th, cashing for $338,288. In 2018, he was accused of pocketing a £100 chip, which he later apologised for. In the 2025 WSOP Main Event Kassouf finished 33rd and cashed for $300,000. His elimination was met with applause from others at the table and jeers from spectators following an outburst in which he insulted his opponent. He continued ranting in post-elimination interviews, leading to him getting banned from the rest of the 2025 series.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Will Kassouf & Martin Kabrhel - Kings of Speech Play". somuchpoker.com. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  2. ^ "Will Kassouf's Wild Ride Ends in a Ban at the 2025 WSOP Main Event - PokerListings". Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  3. ^ "WSOP 2025: William Kassouff Banned from 2025 WSOP". LifeOfPoker. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
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