Kessler Gives a Free Lesson
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A player who is new to stud is seated to Allen Kessler's right, and the veteran poker player is graciously answering the player's questions about the betting rules of the game.
Kessler is a great player to learn from, as he's enjoyed success in stud tournaments at the WSOP and elsewhere for years. Kessler's best career finish came in the $10,000 Stud Hi-Lo 8 Championships at the 2010 WSOP, where he finished second for $276,485.
The man known as "Chainsaw" is a fixture at the WSOP in general, consistently competing in stud, hold'em, omaha, mixed-game events and just about every other poker variant. Kessler finished eighth in the 2014 $50,000 Players Championship for $134,101, and finished ninth in the $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2018 WSOP for $25,564.