Andrew Sasson

Andrew Sasson is a British-American entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer. He is the co-founder along with Andy Masi of The Light Group, which is a real estate firm that specializes in restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. He has also appeared on High Stakes Poker

Andrew Sasson: Early Life

Andrew Sasson was born in 1970, in Walton-on-Thames, England. He grew up in Surrey, which borders South London. At the age of 15 he began working at his family’s restaurant in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He learned about the hospitality industry from food service to day-to-day operations and spent his nights exploring Spain’s nightclub scene. He studied at Florida International University for a year, and then remained in Miami, immersing himself in Miami nightlife and working as a doorman at the nightclub Velvet, learning the behind-the-scenes business of that industry as well.

Sasson moved to New York City in 1995, opening Jet Lounge in SoHo, followed by Jet East and Jet 19. In 2000, he launched Light, a popular midtown lounge. He then relocated to Las Vegas in 2001, where he co-founded The Light Group with Andy Masi. Their partnership with MGM Resorts led to the opening of the upscale Light nightclub at the Bellagio, the first of its kind in a hotel. This was followed by the Caramel Lounge, Mist Lounge, and FIX Restaurant & Bar, all at the Bellagio.

Andrew Sasson: Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Andrew Sasson debuted on February 19th, 2024, in HSP Season 12 Episode 1. He participated in a $400/800 No Limit Hold ’em game with Andrew Robl, Andrew Pacheco, Jean-Robert Bellande, and others. Sasson incurred a $22,800 loss.

He returned to the tables on February 26th, 2024, for HSP Season 12 Episode 2. Sasson dropped a staggering $317,300 after sitting down with Santhosh Survana, Justin Gavri, Jennifer Tilly, and others. They played a $500/1K No Limit Hold ’em game.