Poker player

Lee Dryer

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United States

Lee Dryer is an American poker player and attorney from Franklin, Tennessee. He is known for his participation in the 2008 World Series of Poker Circuit, where he cashed for $6,817, and for his near-cash in the 2007 WSOP main event, which earned him a spot in the WSOP Bubble Playoff.

Career earnings: $ 60,843

Early Life and Career

Lee Dryer is a licensed attorney based in Franklin, Tennessee, and the owner of Lee E. Dryer Attorney at Law. He graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School, a prestigious institution in Nashville, Tennessee. Alongside his legal career, Dryer has pursued poker as a serious endeavor, participating in major tournaments.

Poker Journey

Dryer first gained attention in the 2007 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he finished as one of the last players to bust out before the money—a position known as the "bubble boy." This near-cash performance qualified him for the exclusive WSOP "Bubble Playoff," a second-chance tournament sponsored by Milwaukee's Best Light, featuring a grand prize of free beer for a year and a free entry into the following year's WSOP. Dryer did not win the playoff but used the experience to fuel his return.

In the 2008 WSOP Circuit, Dryer achieved his first recorded cash, finishing 7th out of 360 entrants in Event #2: $550 No-Limit Hold'em at the HORSESHOE SOUTHERN INDIANA. He earned $6,817 for that performance, placing him among the top finishers.

Tournament Results

EventDateRankEarnings
WSOP Circuit HORSESHOE SOUTHERN INDIANA Event #2: $550 No-Limit Hold'emOct 2, 20087 / 360$6,817

Playing Style and Reputation

Due to limited public information, Dryer's playing style is not widely documented. As an amateur-turned-professional competitor, he likely relies on solid fundamentals and strategic patience, typical of players with a background in law and analytical thinking. His ability to navigate the 2007 WSOP bubble and cash in a Circuit event suggests a disciplined approach under pressure.

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