Career
First in the $10,000 Seven Card Study Hi-Low Split-8 or Better Championship event and second in the $2,500 Razz event. Along with the bracelet he also earned the first place prize of $447,446. Kassela also finished in third place in the 2010 WSOP $25,000 Number-Limit Hold "Econometrica Six-Handed event for $556,053.
He also cashed in the 2010 WSOP Main Event finishing 674th place, earning him $21,327 after his K♦ K♣ failed to hold up to his opponents" A♠ Q♣.
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,200,000. bracelets
On October 28, 2013, Kassela filed papers with the Federal Election Commission to run for congress in Nevada"s 3rd congressional district. On November 25, 2013, Kassela withdrawn his candidacy and endorsed Erin Bilbray for Congress on his Twitter accountant