Blank Check Ben, businessman or master manipulator? - Page 2 - Poker News

I was somewhat shocked when he basically said he wouldn’t allow Airball and Wesley to fill in late last night.

1. Why is he in charge
2. Imagine not wanting to play against Airball and Wesley

If #2 is true then the idea that he’s some secret crusher can’t be true…

Who on earth rather wants to see Ben than Airball / Wesley? They might have antics but they're 100x more entertaining imo.

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05-28-2023 , 07:41 AM

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Zorlac

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 349

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Originally Posted by tclaffey

In your opinion, is Ben a good poker player? Airball?

Genuinely curious, because they appear to be terrible to me, but I'm also not a good poker player.

He's a whale with poker fundamentals who over-rates his abilities.

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05-28-2023 , 12:24 PM

#28

Dreamer

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Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 668

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Originally Posted by Zorlac

He's a whale with poker fundamentals who over-rates his abilities.

You don't have to be that good if you can get into a great game.

Give him some credit, he was smart enough to pile on Garrett when he knew he was on the ropes, which would create a much better game for himself.

Being in the best game is far better than being a great player.

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05-28-2023 , 02:32 PM

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adam levine

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Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,569

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Originally Posted by tclaffey

In your opinion, is Ben a good poker player? Airball?

Genuinely curious, because they appear to be terrible to me, but I'm also not a good poker player.

You might not be a good player but your reads are spot on.

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05-28-2023 , 02:37 PM

#30

adam levine

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Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,569

The way Ben told Rob it was on him 3-5 times while Rob was in a conversation than suddenly didn’t care about the action as all as soon as he was the focus of the conversation tells you all you need to know.He is a covert narcissist with deep pockets who everyone caters to, at least until the Blank Check Bounces.

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05-28-2023 , 09:40 PM

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ralphykid67

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Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 439

Remember when he threw a tantrum over iRon showing him his hand? Yeah that’s how I think of this guy. A complete diva and douche with no redeeming qualities. Also lol at anyone thinking he’s remotely good at poker.

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05-29-2023 , 01:45 AM

#32

Rmbxr9

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Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,820

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Originally Posted by ralphykid67

TBF that was top 5 moment in HCL history

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05-29-2023 , 01:44 PM

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sw_emigre

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Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,671

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Originally Posted by ralphykid67

Here's the clip. I so wish I was Ron in that spot cuz I would have gone over the top apologetic just to wind Ben up more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82y8JTnn0Nc&t=17528s

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05-29-2023 , 03:29 PM

#34

the pleasure

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Originally Posted by ralphykid67

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Originally Posted by Rmbxr9

TBF that was top 5 moment in HCL history

yeah that gave ma very very sour impression of him. i cringe at that

i thought ht was just a hobby poker player but he seems toput moves andplay better than I thought

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05-29-2023 , 04:03 PM

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adam levine

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Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,569

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Originally Posted by sw_emigre

Here's the clip. I so wish I was Ron in that spot cuz I would have gone over the top apologetic just to wind Ben up more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82y8JTnn0Nc&t=17528s

This is hilarious,can you imagine Garrett,Doug,Andy or Mariano having this reaction to a rec being friendly and giving away free information…Ben master manipulator.

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05-29-2023 , 09:15 PM

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herocallwithJ4

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Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 3

Ben directly responded to this thread. He mentioned TwoPlusTwo forum by name.

Here's the clip:

https://www.reddit.com/r/poker/comme..._about_him_he/

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05-29-2023 , 09:23 PM

#37

AAJTo

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Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,062

This million dollar game really has shown the true side of people. Ben has come off the absolute worst by far and its his own doing. The guys ****ing jowls shook in response to letting others in lmao.

Last edited by AAJTo; 05-29-2023 at 09:28 PM.

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05-29-2023 , 10:52 PM

#38

Koshko

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Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 901

Yeah I’d rather watch Vanessa selbst heads up vs a drying wall of paint.

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05-29-2023 , 11:54 PM

#39

DiamondsOnMyNeck

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Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 1,022

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Originally Posted by sw_emigre

Here's the clip. I so wish I was Ron in that spot cuz I would have gone over the top apologetic just to wind Ben up more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82y8JTnn0Nc&t=17528s

This is gold.

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05-30-2023 , 12:35 AM

#40

MagicR99

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Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 93

Ben is completely full of ****
and was caught lying about his past
numerous times in older episodes. Allegedly.

His childhood, his career, his first job, his age, his time in China, etc.

In fairness to Ben, a large number of the other regs
also lie about their pasts
their upbringings
and careers.

It's no coincidence.

Last edited by MagicR99; 05-30-2023 at 12:49 AM.

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05-30-2023 , 01:00 AM

#41

the pleasure

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Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 6,093

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Originally Posted by herocallwithJ4

Ben directly responded to this thread. He mentioned TwoPlusTwo forum by name.

Here's the clip:

https://www.reddit.com/r/poker/comme..._about_him_he/

LOL

airball would have been agreat addition to day 2 as well

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05-30-2023 , 01:51 AM

#42

Hellmuth was right

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Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 5,803

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Originally Posted by herocallwithJ4

Ben directly responded to this thread. He mentioned TwoPlusTwo forum by name.

Here's the clip:

https://www.reddit.com/r/poker/comme..._about_him_he/

man what a garbage human. not for keeping wesley and airball out of the game but for deliberately misrepresenting what happened even when he knows everything was caught on camera and could easily be replayed. manipulative sociopathic behavior from someone who is used to never getting called out on anything because he surrounds himself with people who are dependent on him for his money.

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05-30-2023 , 01:57 AM

#43

fadanoid

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Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 193

I thought Blankcheckben meant not to allow Airball on stream because he was drunk and he's banned from drinking on stream after the HSP debacle. Wesley unwelcome for being too tight and most/all would have gone along with that.

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05-30-2023 , 01:58 AM

#44

Baracus

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Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 502

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Originally Posted by herocallwithJ4

Ben directly responded to this thread. He mentioned TwoPlusTwo forum by name.

Here's the clip:

https://www.reddit.com/r/poker/comme..._about_him_he/

lol at Huss comment on airballs and wesleys nittiness

"you actually didn't block them, they would have done the same thing if they where sitting there"

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05-30-2023 , 08:56 AM

#45

Kebabkungen

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Imagine blatantly lying when anyone can go back and watch exactly what he said.

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05-30-2023 , 09:19 AM

#46

MagicR99

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Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 93

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Originally Posted by Kebabkungen

Imagine blatantly lying when anyone can go back and watch exactly what he said.

He's a conman.
Just like the rest.
Isn't it obvious?

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05-30-2023 , 03:30 PM

#47

Eden Rocks

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Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 290

LOL at the suggestion that Blank Check Ben is some kind of "master manipulator". He's just a guy having a good time & trying to do his part to build the community like anybody else

You 2+2 nerds should at least crack a window down in your basements to let a little fresh air in there

There's nothing to see here. & it ain't like I'm being built up to be like a "Frank Sinatra v. 2.0" to help advance any other kinds of secret plans. LOL. Blowing ppl's minds w/ the rock opera techs while stuff goes down all around the circus tent, making the clowns in the 2+2 threads that said I couldn't do it look like fooools😂

Get a life tho srsly🎩🥂

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05-30-2023 , 03:59 PM

#48

checkraisdraw

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Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,882

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Originally Posted by Eden Rocks

We get it, you want him to keep showing up to your twitter spaces.

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05-31-2023 , 09:04 AM

#49

GustavGanz

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Join Date: Dec 2022 Posts: 153

Very classy act imo!

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05-31-2023 , 10:11 AM

#50

Noobtard

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Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 567

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Originally Posted by GustavGanz

Very classy act imo!

That's generous of him, fair play

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