William Leffingwell “Rockets Will”

William Leffingwell “Rockets Will” is an American poker player hailing from Tyler, Texas. He has accrued a total of $941,900 in live earnings, with his best live cash amounting to $253,651. The pinnacle of his career came on June 19th, 2023, in Las Vegas, United States, during the 54th World Series of Poker – WSOP 2023. In this event, he triumphed in the WSOP $1,500 Mixed Omaha (PLO Hi-Lo 8+, Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8+, Big O) (Bracelet Event 45), clinching 1st place and securing the $253,651 prize.

William Leffingwell “Rockets Will”’s: Poker Achievements

He made his debut on January 11th, 2013, at the WSOP Circuit in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens). His first notable finish came with an 8th place in the $365 No Limit Hold’em – Turbo event, earning $1,845.

Following his debut, on February 26th, 2014, in another Los Angeles event, he clinched 1st place in the $350 No Limit Hold’em event at the World Poker Tour – WPT L.A. Poker Classic, pocketing $21,420.

In subsequent years, his success continued. On August 8th, 2023, in Hollywood, he secured a 3rd place finish in the $1,100 Pot Limit Omaha – Deep Stack – 6-Handed event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO), earning $15,690.

Most recently, on June 16th, 2024, in Las Vegas, he participated in the WSOP 2024, entering the $1,500 Mixed Games: PLO 8/Limit Omaha 8/Big O (Bracelet Event #43). He finished in 113th place, adding $3,021 to his career earnings.

William Leffingwell “Rockets Will”’s Poker Journey on Champions Poker Live

He made his debut in CPL Day 2 of Champions Club Festival on August 31st, 2023. He was seated with Mason Vieth, Phil Hellmuth, and others. They engaged in a  $10/25 Mixed game. He suffered a loss of $6,935.

He returned on January 9th, 2024, during CPL Episode 87. Leffingwell played with Mike Martin, Oklahoma Larry, and others. They took part in a $5/10 Pot Limit Omaha game. He walked away with a commendable $18,825 in winnings.