William Kakon

William Kakon is a Moroccan poker player and former golf champion from Casablanca, Morocco. Now residing in Golden Beach, Florida, Kakon has excelled in real estate and healthcare alongside his poker career. Ranked 2nd on Morocco’s All-Time Money List, he has total live earnings of $1,068,346. His best live cash of $196,055 came in June 2015 when he won 1st place and a WSOP bracelet at the 46th WSOP in Las Vegas.

William Kakon: Live Tournament Participation

William Kakon recorded his first live cash in July 2005, finishing 3rd in the €250 NLH event. He earned $4,868 for his performance at Rendez Vous à Paris 2005 in Paris.

In May 2010, Kakon claimed 1st place in the $1,650 NLH event. He took home $140,694 for his victory at the Borgata $500,000 Guaranteed Deep Stack Tournament in Atlantic City.

In June 2010, he competed in the $1,500 NLH event at the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas, finishing 6th and earning $98,605.

In March 2015, Kakon secured another 1st place finish in the $1,200 NLH Championship event. He won $121,003 at the Battle at the Beach in Pompano Beach.

His best live cash and first WSOP bracelet came in June 2015, when he won the $1,500 Limit Hold’em event at the 46th WSOP in Las Vegas. Kakon earned $196,055 for his triumph.

In July 2017, he participated in the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller event at the 48th WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished 10th and collected $87,813.

June 2024, Kakon competed in the $1,500 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better event at the 55th WSOP in Las Vegas. He placed 22nd and earned $5,807.