Michael Lech

Michael Lech is an American semi-professional poker player.

Michael Lech
Nickname(s)miguelfiesta
ResidenceAlma, Alabama, U.S
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Final table(s)8
Money finish(es)76
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		138th, 2019
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)2
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1

Early life

Birth

Lech originally hails from Alma, Alabama, a tiny, unincorporated town with a population of 600.[1]

Education

Lech has a degree in International Business from the University of Arkansas.[1]

World Series of Poker Circuit

Lech is the holder of 9 circuit rings[2] with his best cash of the amateur tour including an outright win in the $2,200 No Limit Hold'em High Roller (Event #9) ($106,377) at the WSOPC New Orleans (2017).[1][3]

World Series of Poker

Lech won his maiden bracelet in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em - High Roller Freezeout (Event #13) (Online) ($164,249) at the 2020 World Series of Poker,[3][4] with his biggest cash to date from a runner-up finish in the $888 No Limit Hold'em Crazy Eights 8-Handed (re-entry) (Event #54) ($401,888) at the 2016 World Series of Poker.[3]

Lech added another top 3 finishing to his resume in the $400 No Limit Hold'em - 8-Max (Online Bracelet Event 5) ($65,383) at the 2023 World Series of Poker.[3]

World Series of Poker Main Event

World Series of Poker Live Main Event

Lech has three cashes in the Main Event with finishings of 138th ($59,295; 2019), 391st ($28,356; 2016), and 881st ($15,000; 2021).[3]

World Series of Poker Online Main Event

Lech has two cashes in the Main Event (Online) including a 31st place in 2020 for $55,880, and a 98th-place finish in 2021 for $29,532.[3]

Career earnings

As of August 2023, Lech's total live tournament winnings exceeds $1,600,000.[3]

References
  1. "Michael Lech's World Tour Uncovers Gold in New Orleans" (PDF). WSOP.com. August 2023.
  2. "WSOPC ALL-TIME LEADERS". WSOP.com. August 2023.
  3. "Michael Lech's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database.
  4. "8-Time Ring Winner Michael "miguelfiesta" Lech Captures First Gold Bracelet in Event #13: $1,500 High Roller ($164,249)". PokerNews. August 2023.
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