How did Allen Kessler make his money?

Kessler started playing poker in college and in the 1980s he spent time in Atlantic City playing slot machines. When the casinos offered poker in the 1990s, Kessler played high-stakes games with players like John Hennigan, Cyndy Violette, Nick Frangos, and Phil Ivey.

What did Allen Kessler do before poker?

Coming out of college, Kessler took the more conventional route and took a job as an internet marketing executive . The Pennsylvania native eventually ventured to a casino found a new love for poker.

Is Allen Kessler good?

His biggest score, which took place at the WSOP in 2010, went for $276,485, about one-fourth his Monday night jackpot. He's also had a run of luck with slots, previously hitting a $100k jackpot and even pocketing $250k in a slot tournament. Kessler is as much a slot player as he is a poker tournament grinder.

Who is the CEO of Kessler Collection?

Chairman and CEO Richard C. Kessler is a visionary who has combined his creativity and vast entrepreneurial knowledge to build The Kessler Collection and its many brands.

How much money does Daniel Negreanu have?

As of 2024, his total live tournament winnings exceed $52,400,000 . His 252 cashes at the WSOP account for over $22,100,000 of those winnings.

Why did the poker boom end?

Decline. The end of the boom is generally considered to be October 2006, when the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) became law in the United States, and several online poker sites, including the industry leader at the time, Party Poker, left the United States.

Why is Daniel Negreanu kid poker?

Daniel Negreanu: World Series of Poker Not only did he play well, he won the the tournament. At the time he was the youngest ever winner of a WSOP event . The win earned him the nickname 'Kid Poker', and was the launching pad that got his career moving. From that point forward, Negreanu's career took off like a rocket.

How did Richard Kessler make his money?

He ran Days Inns of America while still in his twenties. Today, he has his own hotel chain and uses two private jets to check out new projects. Richard C. Kessler was just 23 and fresh out of college when he helped to found Days Inns of America in 1970.

Who is the CEO of Kessler Foundation?

Rodger L. DeRose is president and chief executive officer of Kessler Foundation.

How much does Walker Kessler make?

Walker Kessler signed a 4 year , $13,372,418 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $5,527,560 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,343,105 . In 2024-25, Kessler will earn a base salary of $2,965,920, while carrying a cap hit of $2,965,920 and a dead cap value of $2,965,920.

How many employees does the Kessler collection have?

412 people are employed at Kessler Collection.

ALLEN 'CHAINSAW' KESSLER | LAS VEGAS, NV, United States (2024)

Allen 'Chainsaw' Kessler

RESIDES: HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA

BRACELETS
0

RINGS
4

CASHES
251

EARNINGS
$2,305,730

	CASHES	EARNINGS
WSOP	101	$1,457,945
EUROPE	16	$144,303
CIRCUIT	133	$701,382

Player Bio

Internet marketing professional
Does polling for ABC News among other large corporations
Started playing poker in the mid 90's with Phil Ivey in Atlantic City
Poker Player that Allen most respects: Phil Ivey
Twitter: @AllenKessler

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