| Jason Lester | |
|---|---|
 Lester in the 2005 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | None |
| Residence | Miami, Florida |
| Born | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 21 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 4th, 2003 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Jason Lester (born in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional poker player who has also lived in New York City and Los Angeles. He currently resides in Miami, FL. He is also an exceptional backgammon player and has won many tournaments in the past. He finished in 4th place at the 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the year Chris Moneymaker won the event.[1] Lester was also involved in the film Lucky You, starring Robert Duvall, Eric Bana, and Drew Barrymore, in which he played himself, among other poker stars.
Lester picked up his first career WSOP bracelet in the 2006 $5,000 Pot Limit Hold'em event.[2]
As of 2011, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,099,689.[3] His 21 cashes as the WSOP account for $1,620,443 of those winnings.[4]
References
- ↑ "34th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2003, World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ↑ "37th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2006, Pot Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ↑ "Jason Lester's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ↑ World Series of Poker Earnings Archived October 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, worldseriesofpoker.com
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