Jason Lester

Jason Lester is a Canadian-American professional poker player from Miami, Florida, with over $2.3 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $550,764 came when he won at the 37th WSOP in July 2006.

Jason Lester: Live Tournament Participation

Jason Lester’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 1990 at the 21st WSOP in Las Vegas. He finished in 4th place in a $5,000 7 Card Stud, cashing $29,400.

Fast forward to May 2003. At the 34th WSOP, he earned a prize of $440,000. In this event, Jason engaged in a $10,000 World Championship Event and finished in 4th place.

In the following years, Jason made his mark by securing his first bracelet at the 37th WSOP in July 2006. He won his biggest live cash of $550,764 in a $5,000 Pot Limit Hold’em event.

Later in June 2007, he entered in a $5,000 Pot Limit Hold’em – World Championship at the 38th WSOP. Jason finished in 4th place and cashed $132,813.

Then, in June 2009, Jason placed 6th at the 40th WSOP. He pocketed $110,431 in a $10,000 Pot Limit Hold’em – World Championship.

Moreover, Jason participated in a $50,000 The Poker Players Championship – 8 Game at the 42nd WSOP in July 2011. He finished in 9th place and pocketed $168,529.

In September 2022, Jason competed in a $125 Omaha 8 or Better/Stud 8 or Better at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Recurring Tournaments. He ended up in 2nd place, earning $1,086.