Ben Lamb is an American professional poker player and a towering figure in the modern poker era. A former WSOP Player of the Year, he is best known for his unparalleled ability to navigate the massive fields of the World Series of Poker Main Event and his mastery of high-stakes Pot-Limit Omaha.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings exceeding $16,117,143 The Hendon Mob(according to ), Lamb ranks among the top earners in the United States and the world. His career-defining performance occurred during the 2011 WSOP, where he reached the Main Event final table and finished 3rd for $4,021,138, securing the WSOP Player of the Year title in the process. He repeated the feat in 2017, finishing 9th in the Main Event for $1,000,000. A two-time WSOP bracelet winner, Lamb won the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship in 2011 and recently added a second bracelet in the 2023 $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship for $492,795. His immense success in both tournaments and high-stakes cash games has built an estimated poker net worth of over $15 million.

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Biography & Poker Background

Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1985, Lamb attended Trinity Christian Academy before moving to Las Vegas to pursue poker full-time. He initially built his reputation as a “whale hunter” in high-stakes online and live cash games before translating that success to the tournament circuit. Known for his calm demeanor and exceptional endurance, Lamb is a regular fixture in “The Big Game” at Aria and Bobby’s Room. Beyond the tables, he is a legendary figure in the poker community for his high-stakes prop bets, recently making headlines in 2026 for a massive “water bet” involving physical conditioning and discipline.

Play Style & Strategy

Lamb is widely regarded as one of the world’s premier Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) specialists, a format that demands a deep understanding of equities and extreme psychological resilience. His tournament strategy emphasizes “maximizing variance in high-equity spots” while maintaining elite post-flop control. Unlike many modern “GTO” (Game Theory Optimal) players, Lamb relies heavily on his vast experience in high-stakes cash games to exploit his opponents’ physical and betting-pattern tells. His ability to navigate the “marathon” of the WSOP Main Event twice to reach the final table demonstrates a world-class mental game and a technical proficiency that few in the history of the sport can match.

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Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Biography & Poker Background

Play Style & Strategy

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