Ben Tollerene

Ben Tollerene was born on December 20, 1986 in Fort Worth, Texas, and is also associated with Lubbock, Texas. He is an American professional poker player who has become Texas' all-time leading money earner in live tournament cashes.

Tollerene first gained prominence in the online poker world under the aliases 'Ben86' on PokerStars and 'Bttech86' on Full Tilt Poker. He specialized in high-stakes cash games, earning over $3.8 million on PokerStars and more than $7.4 million on Full Tilt. In one famous session, he lost $1.7 million to Viktor Blom in a single night before winning it all back within 24 hours. His largest online tournament score came in 2015, winning $616,518 in a $51,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller event at the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP).

Despite his cash game focus, Tollerene has achieved remarkable success in live tournaments. As of 2026, his live tournament cashes exceed $37 million. He is a regular on the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series and the PokerGO Tour, with multiple titles and deep runs in high-stakes events.

Major Titles and High Roller Results

• Triton Titles:

  • 2022 Triton Cyprus $30,000 NLH 6-Handed: $807,927
  • 2024 Triton Monte-Carlo $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha: $1,070,000
  • 2025 Triton Montenegro $100,000 PLO Main Event: $2,390,000
  • 2026 Triton Jeju $100,000 NLH Main Event: $3,766,000

• PokerGO Tour Titles:

  • 2022 Triton Mediterranean $30,000 NLH: $930,000
  • 2024 Poker Masters #8 $25,200 NLH: $510,000
  • 2024 PGT PLO Series II #8 $25,200 PLO Championship: $496,000

• WSOP Highlights:

  • Runner-up in the 2024 WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller: $3,537,135
  • Third place in 2025 WSOP $50,000 NLH High Roller: $914,634
  • Multiple final tables and cashes at the World Series of Poker

• Other Notable Results:

  • Second place in 2025 Triton Montenegro $150,000 NLH 8-Handed: $3,437,344
  • Second place in 2024 WSOP Paradise $100,000 PLO: $1,577,660

Tollerene is primarily a Pot-Limit Omaha specialist and a feared high-stakes cash game player. He is respected for his analytical approach and ability to handle massive swings, often playing in the most demanding games against the world's best players. His aggressive yet calculated style has earned him a reputation as one of the most formidable opponents in both online and live settings.

With over $37 million in live earnings and a dominant online career, Ben Tollerene has cemented his place among the elite of high-stakes poker. He remains active on the Triton and PGT circuits, consistently competing at the highest levels and adding to his legacy as Texas' all-time leading live tournament earner.