Michael Kessler is a poker player from Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States. This 50 year old stalwart has been playing poker since the last 30 years and cites 5 Card Lowball as his favorite game. Michael Kessler does not really like the pace at which the poker games are usually played; this might probably be one of the reasons for him to not having done as well on the tournament circuit as he would have wanted to. However, nothing takes away the fact that Michael Kessler has got excellent poker acumen and is a highly skilled poker player.
The biggest poker moment for Michael Kessler came in 2005 when he took part in the 36th Annual World Series of Poker held in the year 2005. Michael Kessler participated in the Event #42 - WSOP World Championship - No Limit Hold'em, which had many professional poker players along with numerous amateurs contesting for WSOP glory. Michael Kessler put up a display of exceptional poker skills to not only survive the early rounds but to go on to claim the 17th place in the event, taking home a whopping $350,000 as the prize money. This performance brought him instant recognition making him a known face in the poker circles around the professional circuit.
Post the 36th WSOP event, Michael Kessler has not managed to register the same kind of success at the poker table in any of the major poker tournaments. His total career winnings currently stands at $350,000 with him having cashed only once.
Important Winnings and Recent Results for Michael Kessler:
- 17th place at the 36th Annual World Series of Poker in Event #42 - WSOP World Championship - No Limit Hold'em, held on Jul 15, 2005; prize money: $350,000
Michael Kessler Quick Facts:
- Number of Cashes: 1
- Total Career Winnings: $350,000