Andrew Kelsall

Andrew Kelsall is an American professional poker player from Tampa, Florida, with over $3.2 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $443,259 came when he finished in 3rd place at the 54th WSOP in July 2023. Kelsall holds 1 WSOP bracelet and 3 WSOPC rings.

Andrew Kelsall: Early Life

In 2000, Andrew Kelsall learned to play poker on a gambling cruise out of Clearwater, Florida. He went with friends to enjoy blackjack and drinks, but they accidentally found a $2-$10 stud high poker game. This first experience with poker sparked his interest, and he started playing regularly.

Over the years, Andrew practiced and improved his skills, quietly making a comfortable living from poker even before the Moneymaker boom changed the game.

Andrew Kelsall: Live Tournament Participation

Kelsall recorded his first live cash in March 2001, he played in the $500 + $40 Limit Hold’em event at the Second Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica, where he finished in 14th place and cashed $2,488.

Later, in December 2014, Kelsall achieved 1st place in the $1,650 No Limit Hold’em Championship #9 at the Winter Poker Open in Tampa, earning $124,731.

In June 2017, he continued his success by placing 3rd in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 48th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, which netted him $88,221.

Following this, in August 2018, he finished 5th in the $1,700 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the WSOPC Cherokee, cashing $77,736.

Moreover, in May 2023, he came in 2nd in the $1,500 Mixed Games: Dealer’s Choice at the 54th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, earning $81,509.

Then, in July 2023, Kelsall placed 3rd in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em 6-Handed Championship at the 54th WSOP, cashing $443,259.

In a recent appearance in August 2024, he participated in the $3,000 No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open in Hollywood, where he finished 36th and cashed $6,500.

Andrew Kelsall’s WSOP Bracelet and WSOPC Rings

• September 2020: WSOP.com Global Casino Championship ($ 275,632)
• October 2019: WSOPC Horseshoe Baltimore ($ 17,730)
• August 2019: WSOPC Cherokee / WSOP Global Championship ($ 72,618)
• November 2015: WSOPC Nevada ($ 16,576)