Benjamin Lee (@blankcheckben) / X

Benjamin Lee

182 posts

Benjamin Lee

@blankcheckben

Managing Partner at ixora.vc. Economics, startups, nonprofits.

Joined March 2021

Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
May 30, 2023
Lost $276,500 over 3 days in the @HCLPokerShow MDG. To those who backed me on @StakeKings - I am absorbing all the losses and giving you guys a full refund. Thanks for your support and sorry I disappointed you. Nonetheless I enjoyed being a part of history. Enjoy the last day!
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
May 1, 2022
It’s been a thrilling 4 months challenging myself on @HCLPokerShow. Jubilation. Anguish. Shredded nerves. Brutal beats. And even a few blow ups 😊 Time to take a break to pursue other priorities! I’ve made many new friends and I’ll see you all again soon. Thanks for having me!
Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Jul 11, 2023
Waiting in line to check in at Caesar’s Palace. I first tried checking in at 7 pm. The line was approximately 3-4 hours long. I left (and hopped around town with luggage) and came back at 1.40 am. It’s 2.50 am. Still waiting.
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Jan 29, 2023
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. That’s life. What really matters is that we learn from our mistakes, and come back stronger next time. Well played to everyone on @HCLPokerShow yesterday and enjoy all that sweet hippo money. I got wrecked. But I’ll be back for it soon! 😊
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Feb 25, 2023
That was fun, especially HU post stream. Now I’ll be taking a break from @HCLPokerShow as announced. I won’t be needling @nikairball - He said it wasn’t funny, it was the biggest pot he’s ever lost (he has won a larger pot though). GL in Texas, Nik. Leave me alone now!
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Feb 22, 2023
I was going to take a break. But I got called out for no reason. 89% of the chat voted for me to play 1 more Friday to shut him up. So it’s on. You should’ve followed your own advice @nikairball - you started this war!
00:00
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Feb 23, 2023
I’ve postponed my trip so I can play on @HCLPokerShow this Friday and cause more problems for @nikairball - be sure to tune in. There will be carnage.
00:00
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Feb 19, 2023
Last night was lit! I’ll be taking a break from @HCLPokerShow for a while as I’ll be out of town - but I look forward to seeing you all again in a couple months. Thanks so much for having me on the show 🙏🏻
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Apr 7, 2023
It’s been a productive week! Signed off on a major deal earlier than expected, so I have some time to play on @HCLPokerShow on Friday. See you all on the felt.
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Mar 22, 2023
I may have had my battles with @nikairball on the felt. But I have also gotten to know him outside of poker. I don’t care about how good he is or isn’t. He is one of the most loyal, honest and big-hearted people in the community.
Nik Airball
@nikairball
Mar 21, 2023
I’m a bad person? I don’t block people from games, I don’t rank the recreational players I want to play with, I battle ANYONE, and most importantly - when I get owned I don’t ask for a refund.
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Feb 25, 2023
Replying to @HCLPokerShow and @nikairball
Not gonna lie, it was a good night 😊
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Dec 18, 2022
It was great to be back on @HCLPokerShow with both new and familiar faces. I was certainly put to the test. Well played everyone, and to those watching - we are all grateful for your support!
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Mar 21, 2023
He loses. He refuses to concede. He claims the contest was rigged. He tries to get the results invalidated. The investigation shows nothing irregular, but continues to complain even after 6 months. Yet, his fans believe that he is somehow the victim. #NeverTrump
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Benjamin Lee
@blankcheckben
Apr 1, 2023
Replying to @GmanPoker
Find someone who loves you as much as Garrett loves money. Someone who will engage in hours of phone calls each week just to block others from having access to you. Someone who will, when you slip away from him, demand to have you back 💕
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