Ben Roberts

Player Biography
  • Nicknamed "Gentleman Ben"
  • The UK's most successful cash game player

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  • Finding the Right Game and the Right Mindset

    March, 2009

    For me, poker is a game that is meant to be played joyfully, and the path to playing the game joyfully begins with finding the game that’s right for you and entering it in the right frame of mind.

    If you’re going to be an emotional prisoner when it comes to your...


  • Coin Flips

    September 10th, 2008

    Whether or not you decide to get into a coin flip situation in poker really depends upon what type of game you’re playing. I’m far more likely to take on one of these challenges when I’m playing in a cash game than when I’m playing in a tournament, and I’m also more likely to do so when I’m playing in a live game as opposed to online...


  • Tilt Control

    January 24th, 2008

    About two years ago, I wrote "On Cavemen and Poker Players", which talked about the importance of learning to control your emotions at the poker table. Since then, I’ve had time to further refine my views on this topic, especially when it comes to the concept...


  • How Much Luck? How Much Skill?

    March 30th, 2007

    The fact is, these kinds of events should have less of an impact on your overall results the more you play.


  • Breaking Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Sept 18, 2006

    If you take a shot and lose, you shouldn't have to worry about rebuilding your bankroll from scratch.


  • Winning Poker - It's About More Than Money

    June 26, 2006

    There are a couple of common mistakes new players make that lead them to draw faulty conclusions about the strength of their play.


  • On Cavemen and Poker Players

    February 6, 2006

    Endeavor to leave each session in the same emotional state.


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