We caught up with William Kassouf, who shared why he believes poker needs more characters — and how his signature table talk isn’t just for show. For Kassouf, getting under an opponent’s skin without crossing the line is part of the game — and a strategic edge he’s proud... to use. He’s currently sitting strong in the Main Event with 2.8 million chips (93BB). #WSOP2025show more

@WilliamKassouf Our ancestors would be shocked to hear that in 2025 the greatest sin is TALKING. How far humanity has fallen. Kassouf is the best character you have left in the tournament. Respect him and learn from him.

@WilliamKassouf Anyone who has an issue with Kassouf’s poker game is a fucking snowflake

@WilliamKassouf Doesn’t use charts or gto and I’m supposed to believe this guy is bad for poker.

@WilliamKassouf This dudes reads the last two days have been insane. He's playing solid poker.

Kassouf is the best thing about the main event I want him to win so bad so we get to see him on highstakes poker I haven't had a new favorite poker player in 2 decades My top 3 @RealKidPoker Hellmuth @themouthmatusow What they all have in common? Table talkers that will get under your skin in their own way I hate npcs like haxton 👎

@WilliamKassouf Say what you want about @WilliamKassouf , I agree with him. Slim was a cowboy, Stu was essentially a kid, Dolly was a Texas gambler & @phil_hellmuth still makes a grand entrance. Don't break rules or cross any lines. If you don't want to listen to it, just fold.

@WilliamKassouf The problem with this theory is that when there’s no one filming him he’s dead silent 😂 he just loves the attention

@WilliamKassouf Stop fucking posting this douchebag. He’s bad for poker.

@WilliamKassouf He absolutely is great for the game and I was at his table day 3, fk all the nerds that take 60 seconds to fold pre flop in an un open pot

@WilliamKassouf More characters yes. More dolts no