Poker Pro bencb Reveals How He Overcame a Brutal 15-Month Downswing

Poker player bencb recently shared his experience of overcoming a long downswing. He wrote about 1,500 posts and over 100 pages in his blog on the PokerStrategy forum.

bencb's downswing lasted for 15 months, with a loss of approximately $100,000 in expected value. He was a student during this time and considered $5,000 a large sum of money. His friends, whom he knew from school, helped him overcome his downswing. They played high-stakes cash games, while bencb played SNGs.

Despite the challenges, bencb's friends supported him and helped him stay in the game. Their help was crucial in keeping bencb motivated and focused on improving his skills.