888live London Snapshot: How Much Banter is Too Much Banter at the Poker Table?

The poker table is a place for all walks of life. There are quiet people and loud people. Some love to interact with other players and some don’t. We spoke with four of the biggest personalities during the Opening Event here at the 888poker London Live Festival and found out what makes them tick when it comes to talking poker at the table.

We started by asking our players what they thought of the William Kassouf hand at the World Series of Poker Main Event. In case you’ve been living in a cave, Kassouf was involved in a controversial situation when tournament director Jack Effel gave him an orbit’s penalty after he used table talk to induce Stacy Matuson into a crucial fold. Had she called, Kassouf may well have missed out on his 13th-place finish, but the poker world is split on whether his talk (and subsequent hand motions) were OK. We’re British – but are we fans of being more reserved than the legendary “Nine-high like a boss!” player?

Arron Fletcher: I think the Kassouf hand was blown out of proportion because it [involved] a female player which is highly sexist and silly. If you can’t handle it, don’t play. He’s obviously annoying, but I really like him. It’s entertaining and if it wasn’t for him, the WSOP Main Event would be unwatchable. William Kassouf is fine and I love it.

Steve Watts: Love the ‘Nine high like a boss’! I want as much banter …

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