Dan "Jungleman" Cates Keep Poker Simple - It's Not That Difficult!
Jun 20, 2024
Benjamin Rolle, known as "bencb789," is a top-tier poker player and coach with impressive accolades in online and live tournaments. He shares his journey from grinding low stakes to high-stakes success, emphasizing the resilience required after setbacks like Black Friday. The discussion highlights the complexities of online poker, the contrast between tournaments and cash games, and advanced strategies using ICM and exploitative techniques. Rolle also touches on the significance of mental and physical well-being in achieving poker success.
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Overcoming Bankroll Loss
- Benjamin Rolle lost almost his entire bankroll during Black Friday but didn't give up.
- He redeposited money, rebuilt his bankroll, and played over 100,000 tournaments since then.
Softness of GG Tournaments
- Mid and low stakes tournaments on GG Network are very soft despite perceptions.
- Bigger guarantees and marketing efforts on GG have made its tournaments softer and more attractive to recreational players.
Simplify Exploitative Play
- Use simplified exploitative strategies based on database analysis to reduce complexity while playing many tables.
- Avoid overthinking blockers and balancing by focusing on known player tendencies and protocols.