Ben Tolleren and Joe Ingram: Poker Strategies and Gaming Habits

Poker players Ben Tolleren and Joe Ingram recently sat down to discuss their gaming habits and poker strategies. The conversation began with a discussion about their non-poker gaming habits.

DotA and Gaming

Ben Tolleren enjoys playing DotA and often plays with Jason Lavalle, known as Bikini Wax. When asked if he plays with other poker players, Tolleren mentioned that he hasn't played with Lex Feldhuss but has played with Jason Lavalle. Tolleren and Lavalle are often in the same team, playing 5 on 5 games, which Tolleren compares to a mix of basketball and chess.

Poker Strategies and Preferences

Tolleren also discussed his views on poker education and his preference for higher stakes games. He mentioned that he used to record videos for LeggoPoker.com in 2009-10, where he was trained by notable players like Aaejones, chewy, and Zugwat. However, Tolleren prefers to be a student rather than a teacher in poker, stating that the price for poker education is often too low. He also discussed his preference for higher stakes games, mentioning he played $500/$1k against Victor Blom. Tolleren explained that he finds it difficult to enjoy games below $25/$50 due to the intensity and focus required.