About Bill Klein
Born 1948. Bill Klein is an American poker player and entrepreneur.
William G. Klein (born ) is a retired American businessman and poker player from Laguna Hills, California.
Poker 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 as the runner-up receiving a $2,465,522 payout.
In 2010, Klein appeared in Season 7 of Game Show Network's High Stakes Poker. In 2015, Klein played in the $250,000 Aria Super High Roller cash game where he won a $458,500 pot after hero calling Antonio Esfandiari with on a board of . Esfandiari held for a stone cold bluff.
As of 2023, Klein's live tournament winnings exceed $6,100,000.
Rankings Klein was ranked 18th and 96th on the 2015 & 2016 Money Lists, respectively. Klein is currently ranked #180 on the Global Poker Index with his highest ranking being #158.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bill Klein?
American businessman and poker player
When was Bill Klein born?
Bill Klein was born in 1948 in Chicago.
What is Bill Klein's occupation?
Bill Klein is a poker player and entrepreneur.
What nationality is Bill Klein?
Bill Klein is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Klein (businessman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Klein. https://biography.guide/bill-klein/
MLA: "Bill Klein." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-klein/.
Chicago: "Bill Klein." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-klein/.
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