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Five Thoughts: Kassouf's Fame, Ivey's Split Decision and Becoming a Belieber

They called his personality abrasive. They labeled his table talk abusive.

In fact, most of the players left in the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event when William Kassouf finally busted couldn't have been happier to see him go, but no matter what you think of him, there's no doubt he left a mark on the 2016 WSOP and the game of poker this year. In this week's Five Thoughts, we ask if it will be a lasting one.

Plus, we examine Phil Ivey's latest legal battle, David Yan riding a high roller hot streak, Justin Bieber finding his way to the felt and Timofey "Trueteller" Kuznetsov telling his version of the truth on Twitter.