Frank Kassela

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Frank Kassela
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Kassela at the 2010 World Series of Poker
Born (1968-02-26) February 26, 1968 (age 56)
Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Small business owner, Army Reserve veteran, poker player
Political party Democratic
Website Official website [ dead link ]
Frank Kassela
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
Information accurate as of 10 July 2017.

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.

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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 K♦ K♣ failed to hold up to his opponents' A♠ Q♣. [6]

As of 2017, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,025,000. [4]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearEventPrize Money
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 Erin Bilbray. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Frank Kassela". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. 1 2 "Frank Kassela's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Frank Kassela". WSOP.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Kassela Knocked Out, Assured Share of WSOP POY". PokerNews.com. July 13, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  7. ↑ Twitter: Frank Kasella
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