Event 1 Day 1E: A Family Affair

$100 + $25 No Limit Hold’Em Deep Stack

“If I knock out Zach, I want a big story!”

It turns out Zach Kessler’s has his father Jeff sitting directly to his left. Kessler the elder let it be known he expects us to notice if he busts his son during the tournament and let the world know. Father and son are regulars in The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock and they are both enjoying themselves on a Friday afternoon at the tables.

We found out Jeff Kessler added more ammunition to his stack when he hit a big double up just before the break with Big Slick versus pocket Fives. Zach laughed and commented, “I was kind of hoping he got knocked out there so I didn’t have to share my pizza with him.”

We’ll keep a sharp eye on Table 34 for pending father/son battles. Players are back from the break and into Level 9 with blinds at 400/800/100 ante.

Father and son poker
Father and son poker