Frank Kassela
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Frank Kassela is an American professional poker
player from Germantown, Tennessee
now residing in Las Vegas
, who is a two time World Series of Poker bracelet
winner. He won both of his 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. and earned the 2010 WSOP Player of the Year Award.
(WSOP), Kassela has won two bracelets, cashed twelve times, and made four final tables. The first time he made a final table was back at the 2005 WSOP in the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em event which was won by Johnny Chan
, Kassela finished fourth earning $68,425, he just missed out making another (eight player) final table when in he finished ninth in the 2008 WSOP $1,500 Razz event.
Kassela won both of his WSOP bracelets in 2010, the first was at the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship, It began with 170 entries with a final table made up of notable professional poker players such as Allen Kessler (2nd), Jennifer Harman
(3rd), Steve Zolotow
(4th), John Juanda
(5th), Vladimir Shchemelev (7th) and Dario Minieri
(8th). Along with the bracelet he also earned the first place prize of $447,446.
His second bracelet with the first place prize of $214,085 was at the $2,500 Razz event which included two players that made up the final table from which he won his first bracelet, Jennifer Harman (6th) and Vladimir Schemelev (4th) also at the final table was the Swedish professional poker player Chris Björin
(8th).
Kassela also finished in third place in the 2010 WSOP $25,000 No-Limit Hold 'Em Six-Handed event for $556,053. He also cashed in the 2010 WSOP Main Event Championship finishing 674th place, earning him $21,327 after his failed to hold up to his opponents' .
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,200,000.
Poker
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player from Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee. The population was 38,844 at the 2010 census.Germantown is a suburb of Memphis, bordering it to the east. Germantown's economy is dominated by the retail and commercial service sectors; there is no heavy industry in Germantown...
now residing in Las Vegas
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, who is a two time World Series of Poker bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
winner. He won both of his bracelets at the 2010 World Series of Poker
2010 World Series of Poker
The 2010 World Series of Poker was the 41st annual World Series of Poker , held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ran from May 28 to July 17. There were 57 bracelet events, culminating in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship that began on July 5...
. First in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship event and second in the $2,500 Razz event. and earned the 2010 WSOP Player of the Year Award.
World Series of Poker
At the World Series of PokerWorld Series of Poker
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(WSOP), Kassela has won two bracelets, cashed twelve times, and made four final tables. The first time he made a final table was back at the 2005 WSOP in the $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em event which was won by Johnny Chan
Johnny Chan (poker player)
Johnny Chan rather than his Chinese birth name. born in Guangzhou, China in 1957) is a Chinese American professional poker player. He has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, including 1987 and 1988 World Series of Poker main events consecutively....
, Kassela finished fourth earning $68,425, he just missed out making another (eight player) final table when in he finished ninth in the 2008 WSOP $1,500 Razz event.
Kassela won both of his WSOP bracelets in 2010, the first was at the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship, It began with 170 entries with a final table made up of notable professional poker players such as Allen Kessler (2nd), Jennifer Harman
Jennifer Harman
Jennifer C. Harman-Traniello is an American professional poker player.-Early life:Harman was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. She started playing poker in 1972 at the age of eight...
(3rd), Steve Zolotow
Steve Zolotow
Steve Zolotow is an American businessman and professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker. He was one of the regulars at the famed Mayfair Club while he lived in New York City.-New York Years:...
(4th), John Juanda
John Juanda
Johnson "John" Juanda is a Chinese Indonesian professional poker player based in Marina del Rey, California. Juanda lives in Los Angeles.-Personal life:...
(5th), Vladimir Shchemelev (7th) and Dario Minieri
Dario Minieri
Dario Minieri is an Italian professional poker player from Rome, Italy who won a bracelet at the 2008 World Series of Poker at the age of 23, is a member of team PokerStars, is an online poker player who was the first person to collect enough Frequent Player Points to buy an automobile with them,...
(8th). Along with the bracelet he also earned the first place prize of $447,446.
His second bracelet with the first place prize of $214,085 was at the $2,500 Razz event which included two players that made up the final table from which he won his first bracelet, Jennifer Harman (6th) and Vladimir Schemelev (4th) also at the final table was the Swedish professional poker player Chris Björin
Chris Bjorin
Christer "Chris" Björin is a Swedish professional poker player, now based in London, England. Throughout his career, Björin has kept a relatively low profile and avoided many televised poker tournaments and interviews.-Poker:...
(8th).
Kassela also finished in third place in the 2010 WSOP $25,000 No-Limit Hold 'Em Six-Handed event for $556,053. He also cashed in the 2010 WSOP Main Event Championship finishing 674th place, earning him $21,327 after his failed to hold up to his opponents' .
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,200,000.
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 2010 World Series of Poker The 2010 World Series of Poker was the 41st annual World Series of Poker , held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ran from May 28 to July 17. There were 57 bracelet events, culminating in the $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship that began on July 5... |
$10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship | $447,446 |
| 2010 | $2,500 Razz | $214,085 |