Lee Salem

Lee Salem is an American professional poker player from Carlsbad, California, with over $989.4K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $190,000 came when he finished in 5th place at the 29th WSOP in May 1998. Additionally, he appeared on Hustler Casino Live.

Lee Salem: Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

Lee debuted in HCL Episode 756 on September 3rd, 2024. He participated in a $25ANTE +$50BTN No Limit Hold’emwith Nick Vertucci, Dylan Flashner, Big John, and others. He ended the night down $3,700.

Lee Salem: Live Tournament Participation

His first recorded live cash occurred in May 1995 at the 26th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 6th place in a $2,500 Limit Hold’em, cashing $16,275.

Years later, in May 1998, Lee played in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship at the 29th WSOP. He finished in 5th place and secured his biggest live cash of $190,000.

During the California State Poker Championship in Los Angeles in June 2003, he clinched victory. Lee took part in a $300 + 30 Limit Hold’em and won a cash prize of $124,655.

Following this, in February 2004, he competed in a $1,500 + 80 Limit Hold’em at the L.A Poker Classic. Lee finished in 6th place and earned $47,250.

Later in April of that year, he participated in a $25,000 No Limit Hold’em Championship Final Day at the World Poker Tour Championship in Las Vegas. Mike secured 9th place and took home $116,431.

Most recently, in June 2018, he entered a $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event #27 at the 49th WSOP. Lee reached the final table by securing 3rd place and earned a substantial cash prize of $179,216.