Benjamin Rock
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Benjamin Rock is an American poker player who has accumulated over $42,000 in live tournament earnings, primarily from WSOP Circuit events and local tours in the Midwest. His career highlights include two WSOP Circuit final tables and a victory in the Poker Is Fun Tour Crazy Pineapple event.
Early Career and Local Success
Benjamin Rock first appeared in recorded poker tournaments in 2018, participating in the Poker Is Fun Tour (PIFT) at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. On July 22, 2018, he won Event #5: $100 No-Limit Crazy Pineapple, earning $1,843. Earlier in the same series, he placed 14th in Event #4: $250 NLHE Winners Shown for $485. In June 2025, he won another PIFT event – Event #3: $100 No-Limit Crazy Pineapple – taking home $1,109 after a heads-up battle where his broadway straight held against a flush draw.
WSOP Circuit Results
Rock has been a regular participant in the WSOP Circuit at Potawatomi in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Between January 2019 and January 2020, he recorded 11 cashes in various events, including No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and 6-Handed formats. His best result came on January 30, 2019, when he finished 6th in a $400 No-Limit Hold’em Double Stack event with 1,098 entries, earning $13,092. Other notable finishes include 7th place in Event #8: $400 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack in September 2019 ($2,663) and 10th in a $1,125 No-Limit Hold’em event ($2,321).
Career Statistics and Playing Style
According to his WSOP.com profile, Benjamin Rock has 15 recorded cashes, 2 final tables, and total live earnings of $39,689. He has no WSOP bracelets or Circuit rings. His results show consistent deep runs in medium-stakes events, suggesting a solid, patient game. While specific playing style details are scarce, his ability to navigate large fields (e.g., finishing 6th out of 1,098) indicates strong tournament fundamentals.
Legacy and Public Profile
Benjamin Rock maintains a low public profile, with no significant media coverage or interviews. His poker activity appears concentrated in the Midwest, particularly at Canterbury Park and Potawatomi. He continues to play in regional events, representing the many dedicated but less-heralded professionals who sustain the tournament ecosystem.
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