Phyllis Kessler

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Phyllis Kessler
BornJanuary 6, 1936
DiedApril 22, 2008 (aged 72)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 1
Money finish(es)6
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		None

Phyllis Kessler (January 6, 1936 – April 22, 2008) was a World Series of Poker champion in the 1993 $1,000 Ladies - Limit 7 Card Stud event. [1] In addition, she played bridge for the Israeli National Team. [2]

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Kessler's live tournament winnings was $96,195. [3]

Kessler died on April 22, 2008, at the age of 72. [2]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
1993 $1,000 Ladies - Limit 7 Card Stud$32,800

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References

  1. ↑ "24th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1993". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Phyllis Ann Kessler". Duluth News Tribune. April 24, 2008. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Phyllis Kessler's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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