Lee Markholt (born May 24, 1963 in Tacoma, Washington) is a professional poker player from Tacoma, Washington. A former bull rider, he has been playing poker professionally for more than 29 years.[1]
| Lee Markholt | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Seattle Set |
| Residence | Eatonville, Washington, U.S. |
| Born | May 24, 1963 (age 61) Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 40 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 400 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 4 |
| Money finish(es) | 28 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 7 |
Markholt's first major win came on the Professional Poker Tour when he won the Five Star World Poker Classic in 2005. He has had success in both the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour in his career.[2] He has 40 career WSOP cashes, including 5 final tables.[1] He has cashed 28 times in the WPT, including six cashes each in Season 5 and Season 6. He reached his first WPT final table at the World Poker Challenge in 2008, claiming his first WPT title and the $493,815 first prize.[3]
As of 2024, his total live tournament winnings exceed $4,600,000.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lee Markholt". World Poker Tour. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "Lee Markholt". WSOP.com. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "World Poker Tour - WPT World Poker Challenge, No Limit Hold'em - Championship Event". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Lee Markholt's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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