Bill Klein biography
Bill Klein was born around 1948. His family were part owners of a manufacturing company; after the business was sold and he was diagnosed with throat cancer, he retired and devoted more time to poker.
Klein appeared on season 7 of High Stakes Poker in 2010 and became a regular in televised cash games. In 2015 he finished runner-up in the $111,111 One Drop High Roller at the World Series of Poker for $2,465,522 and donated the entire payout to the Orangewood Children's Foundation and the Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding. The same year he won a famous $458,500 pot against Antonio Esfandiari in a $250,000 buy-in cash game at Aria, calling with eight-high.
Klein has more than $6.1 million in live tournament earnings and is one of Daniel Negreanu's favorite players for his fearless style.
Career summary
A businessman and philanthropist with more than $6.1 million in live earnings, Bill Klein gave his $2.46 million One Drop High Roller payout to charity.
Bill Klein poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP Main Event | 278th | Undisclosed |
| 2015 | WSOP $111,111 One Drop High Roller | 2nd | $2,465,522 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $6,100,000+.
2015 - Aria $250,000 Super High Roller cash game - Pot won - $458,500
Bill Klein playing style
Klein is a tight but fearless amateur who is known for big bluffs and big hero calls in televised cash games.
Cash games
High-stakes cash game regular who played High Stakes Poker in 2010 and appears in big televised games such as Hustler Casino Live.
Business & sponsorships
Former part-owner of his family's manufacturing company; donated his biggest poker score to children's charities.
Why Bill matters
Bill Klein returned to poker after surviving throat cancer and gave away his biggest score to charity.
FAQ about Bill Klein
What did Bill Klein do with his One Drop High Roller winnings?
He donated the entire $2,465,522 to the Orangewood Children's Foundation and the Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding.
Has Bill Klein appeared on High Stakes Poker?
Yes, on season 7 in 2010.
How many WSOP bracelets does Bill Klein have?
Bill Klein has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
