Brian Lemke

Brian Lemke is an American professional poker player from Norristown, Pennsylvania, with over $1.6 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $692,690 came when he clinched his first bracelet at the 40th WSOP in June 2009.

Brian Lemke: Live Tournament Participation

Brian Lemke’s first recorded live cash occurred in March 2006 at the Foxwoods Poker Classic. He finished in 16th place in a $260 + 40 No Limit Hold’em Shootout, cashing $1,752.

In June 2009, Brian entered in a $5,000 No Limit Hold’em at the 40th WSOP in Las Vegas. He made 1st place finish, winning his best live cash of $692,690 to date.

Later that year, November, Brian played in a $5,000 + 250 No Limit Hold’em at the United States Poker Championship. He ended up in 5th place, claiming $46,200.

Following this, March 2010, he participated in a $3,300 + 200 No Limit Hold’em Championship at the Foxwoods Poker Classic. Brian finished in 3rd place, taking home $100,000.

Then, April 2012, he joined in a $500 + 60 No Limit Hold’em Re-Entry at the 3rd Annual Borgata Spring Poker Open. Brian made 1st place finish, winning $111,076.

Three years later, in April 2015, Brian took part in a $2,500 + 200 No Limit Hold’em Event #8 at the WPT World Championship. He clinched victory, winning $276,949.

In December 2022, Brian competed in a $250 No Limit Hold’em Stacks-A-Delphia at the Philadelphia Live! Casino Recurring Tournamentss. He ended up in 2nd place, earning $825.