Frank Kassela
Frank Kassela | |
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Born | Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. | February 26, 1968
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Small business owner, Army Reserve veteran, poker player |
Political party | Democratic |
Website | Official website[dead link] |
Frank Kassela | |
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Nickname(s) | Lights Out |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 3 |
Final table(s) | 10 |
Money finish(es) | 29 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 674th, 2010 |
World Poker Tour | |
Title(s) | None |
Final table(s) | None |
Money finish(es) | 2 |
Frank R. Kassela (born February 26, 1968)[1] is an American professional poker player from Germantown, Tennessee now residing in Las Vegas,[2] who is a three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner. He won two bracelets at the 2010 World Series of Poker, first in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship event and second in the $2,500 Razz event.[3][4] and earned the 2010 WSOP Player of the Year Award. He won his third bracelet at the $1,500 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw.
World Series of Poker[]
At the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Kassela has won three bracelets, cashed 26 times, and made ten final tables.[5]
The first time Kassella made a final table was at the 2005 World Series of Poker in the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em event which was won by Johnny Chan, finishing fourth and earning $68,425. At the 2010 WSOP, Kassela won the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship, with its $447,446 first prize, and also the first place prize of $214,085 in the $2,500 Razz event.[5] Additionally in 2010, Kassela finished in third place in the $25,000 No-Limit Hold 'Em Six-Handed event for $556,053 and also cashed in the 2010 WSOP Main Event finishing 674th place, earning him $21,327 after his failed to hold up to his opponents' .[6]
As of 2017, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,025,000.[7]
World Series of Poker bracelets[]
Year | Event | Prize Money |
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2010 | $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship | $447,446 |
2010 | $2,500 Razz | $214,085 |
2017 | $1,500 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw | $89,151 |
2014 Congressional Run[]
On October 28, 2013, Kassela filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to run for Congress in Nevada's 3rd congressional district. On November 25, 2013, Kassela withdrew his candidacy and endorsed .[8]
References[]
- ^ "Frank Kassela profile". WSOP.com. Retrieved July 6, 2010.
- ^ Welman, Jessica (June 9, 2010). "WSOP Bracelet Winner Profile: Frank Kassela". bluffmagazine.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
- ^ Yost, Travis (June 23, 2010). "WSOP: Frank Kassela Takes Down $2,500 Seven-card Razz". bluffmagazine.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
- ^ Butt, Robert. "Frank Kassela - Results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
- ^ a b WSOP.com: Frank Kasella
- ^ Kassela Knocked Out, Assured Share of WSOP POY
- ^ Butt, Robert. "Frank Kassela - Stats". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
- ^ Twitter: Frank Kasella
External links[]
- Frank Kassela on Twitter
- 1968 births
- Living people
- American poker players
- Nevada Democrats
- People from the Las Vegas Valley
- World Series of Poker bracelet winners
- WSOP Player of the Year Award winners
- People from Germantown, Tennessee