Frank Kassela
| Name | Frank Kassela |
| Nickname | Lights Out |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 56 |
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Frank Kassela is an American professional poker player and CEO from Chicago, Illinois. He has earned over $3.4 million from live poker tournaments, with his biggest live cash totaling $556,053. Frank holds three WSOP bracelets and has also appeared on Poker After Dark.
Frank Kassela: Early Life
Born on February 26, 1968, in Illinois, Frank’s career journey began at Pizza Inn, where he started in various roles before stepping up as a Store Manager. Following this, Frank embarked on a new chapter, serving with pride in the United States Army Reserve from 1985 to 1993, wh.ere he committed 8 years to his country. In addition, he is the CEO and founder of Scrubtastic.
Frank Kassela: Live Tournament Participation
Frank Kassela’s first live cash was in January 2003 at the Fourth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica, where he placed 3rd in a $500 + $40 Pot Limit Omaha event, earning $24,834.
Kassela achieved his biggest live cash in June 2010 by competing in the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em 6 Handed during the 41st WSOP. He placed 3rd and took home $556,053.
In June 2024, Frank Kassela finished 29th in a $1,500 Limit Razz event at the 55th WSOP, earning $4,514.
Frank Kassela WSOP Bracelets
- June 6th, 2010: $10,000 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8 Championships at the 41st WSOP (1st place, $447,446)
- June 21st, 2010: $2,500 Seven Card Razz at the 41st WSOP (1st place, $214,085)
- June 2017: $1,500 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Event 13 at the 48th WSOP (1st place, $89,151)
Frank Kassela: Journey on Poker After Dark
Frank Kassela debuted on January 22nd, 2019 in PAD S10 Episode 1. He participated in a $25/50 + $50BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Farah Galfond, Anthony Alberto, Andrew Donnen, and others. In this episode, he also got his biggest win $5,075.
In a subsequent appearance on January 25th, 2019, in PAD S10 Episode 4, Frank played in a $25/50 + $50BBA No Limit Hold ’em alongside Daniel Negreanu, Randall Emmett, Frank Martino, and others. He incurred his most substantial loss of $53,975.
In his most recent appearance on January 26th, 2019, in PAD S10 Episode 5, he participated in a $25/50 + $50BBA No Limit Hold ’em with Alex Haro, Jamie Gold, and others. Frank lost $10,175,
