Exclusive Interview w/ Will Kassouf, Self-Proclaimed 'Donald Trump of Poker'

<p>In the 912th episode of the <em>PokerNews Podcast</em>, <strong>Chad Holloway</strong> comes to you from the <strong>Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino</strong>, which is currently hosting the <strong>World Poker Tour (WPT) Cyprus Championship</strong>. It's there that he caught up with <strong>Will Kassouf</strong> for an exclusive interview to discuss his controversial run in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, why he acts the way he does, and where things currently stand between him and the WSOP.</p> <p>Chad also asks if he experienced any sort of mental health situation during the WSOP, or perhaps was influenced by any sort of substances, while also inquiring how Kassouf thinks he's perceived in the poker world. Spoiler Alert: he says he is the 'Donald Trump of poker.'</p> <p>Chad then sat down with <strong>WPT commentator Tony Dunst</strong>, who bagged Day 1a of the $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship. The two Wisconsin boys talk about visiting Cyprus for the first time, sports, and what life is like nowadays for the debonair Dunst, who has now been with the WPT for 15 years!</p> <p>These are two interviews that you don't want to miss!</p> <p>A new <em>PokerNews Podcast</em> drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@pokernewsdotcom">subscribe to our YouTube channel</a> so you do not miss an episode!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Time Stamps</strong></span><br /> *Time | Topic*<br /> 00:00 | Welcome to the show from Cyprus<br /> 01:04 | Sitting down with the controversial Will Kassouf<br /> 02:00 | Have you learned from the WSOP?<br /> 06:00 | Feeling singled out by players & staff<br /> 08:35 | Were you in your right mind? Was there a mental health episode?<br /> 11:24 | How do you think you're perceived by the poker world?<br /> 13:45 | Do Americans not like table talk?<br /> 15:19 | Where do things stand with you and the WSOP?<br /> 18:20 | Did you tip?<br /> 23:05 | Addressing the tanking issue<br /> 28:40 | Playing the WSOP Circuit Bratislava <br /> 31:15 | Do you have upcoming playing plans?<br /> 33:00 | A Bay 101 Shooting Star?<br /> 36:00 | Kassouf's thoughts on Martin Kabrhel<br /> 38:51 | WPT Cyprus at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino<br /> 39:27 | Kassouf's big hand in the WPT Cyprus Championship<br /> 45:53 | Interview with the WPT's Tony Dunst<br /> 49:31 | Dunst's thoughts on Will Kassouf<br /> 51:18 | What were you doing back in Wisconsin?<br /> 54:20 | What's life like for Tony Dunst?<br /> 58:45 | What remains on your poker bucket list?<br /> 1:01:15 | A look ahead to the WPT World Championship</p>