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Bill Klein (businessman)

Bill Klein
Born William G. Klein
c. 1948
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) None
Final table(s) 1
Money finish(es) 4
World Poker Tour
Title(s) None
Final table(s) 1
Money finish(es) 3
Information accurate as of 7 May 2017.

William G. Klein (born c. 1948) is a retired American businessman and poker player from Laguna Hills, California.

Klein's family was a part owner of a manufacturing company. They sold the company and he retired after being diagnosed with throat cancer. Klein entered the 2015 $111,111 One Drop High Roller and finished 2nd receiving a $2,465,522 payout. Klein donated his entire payout to two charities, the Orangewood Children’s Foundation and The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding.

In 2010, Klein appeared in season 7 of Game Show Network's High Stakes Poker. In 2015, Klein played in the $250k Aria Super High Roller cash game where he won a $458,500 pot after hero calling Antonio Esfandiari with J 8 on a board of 7 9 8 9 3. Esfandiari held K 5 for a stone cold bluff.

As of 2017, Klein's live tournament winnings exceed $3,900,000.

Klein was ranked 18th and 96th on the 2015 & 2016 Money Lists, respectively. Klein is currently ranked #1787 on the Global Poker Index with his highest ranking being #202.


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