Controversial Poker Pro Banned From WSOP After Busting Main Event

Controversial poker pro banned from WSOP after busting Main Event

The polarizing poker pro from England was eliminated from the WSOP Main Event on Day 7 and escorted out of the Horseshoe Events Center by security.

Controversial Poker Pro Will Kassouf Banned From WSOP After Shocking Main Event Exit and Dramatic Escort

Will Kassouf being ejected (Photo Via X) They didn’t pay him out with poker chips; they played him out with a chorus of “sha-la-la, hey hey, goodbye.” Will Kassouf’s 2025 WSOP journey didn’t just end—it ended pretty abruptly. After a chaotic and tension-filled Day 7 of the Main Event, tournament officials escorted the British pro out of the Horseshoe & Paris Las Vegas and banned him for the rest of the series. That includes every remaining event…

Last Brits Exit Main Event on Day 7

It’s the end of the line for the British challenge in the 2025 WSOP Main Event. Just four Brits made it to Day 7 of the $10,000 Championship Event, but none survived the day, bringing the dream of there being a UK Main Event winner to an end, for another year. Will Kassouf was the longest lasting Brit in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, finally departing the scene of crash in 33rd place for… Source

Kenny Hallaert Leads the Pack in Hunt for Main Event Glory - VIP-Grinders

Kenny Hallaert (courtesy of WSOP) 57 hopefuls were reduced to just 24 contenders on day 7 of the 2025 WSOP Main Event, but it was hard to focus on the poker while the Will Kassouf show was claiming centre stage. The 43-year-old Englishman was one of the shortest stacks all day but commanded more attention than any other player, at one point threatened with DQ if he didn’t simply “shut up”. He was eventually escorted off the premises by security …

Will Kassouf Escorted From WSOP Premises & Banned After Main Event Exit

Will Kassouf was escorted from the WSOP and banned from further play after a dramatic Day 7 Main Event bustout to Kenny Hallaert.