Ross Boatman

The name Ross Boatman is known far beyond the world of poker. He was one of the legendary “Hendon Mob”, a group of players who changed the way poker was viewed in the UK. The professional poker player has millions of dollars in live tournament winnings to his name, including a victory at the World Series of Poker in 2021. The British poker player’s style of play, confidence and charm inspire millions of fans and are the envy of his peers.

Main Information

Ross Boatman is a British actor and poker player, best known as a member of The Hendon Mob. His career spans successful television roles and poker achievements.

Nickname: Rocky;
Nationality: British;
Residence: London, England;
Born: March 3, 1964;
Age: 60;
Last Results: 2nd place in the €250 No Limit Hold’em – Irish Open Seniors 2022; 36th place in the $250 Pot Limit Omaha – Deepstack event at the Rio Daily Deepstacks in Las Vegas 2019.

Ross Boatman Biography

Boatman was born on March 3, 1964 in London. His childhood was spent in the heart of one of the busiest cities in the world. Like many children of that time, Ross had no clear plan for the future, but the boy was always able to find an approach to people.

His schooling was not something outstanding for him, but it was there that he first became interested in acting. Ross loved to tell stories both at school and at home. He could spend hours acting out skits inspired by his favorite movies. This passion led him to acting school. There he began studying drama and stage acting.

But the acting career did not always bring a stable income, especially at the start. To earn a living, Boatman worked part-time in pubs and clubs. That’s where he first sat at a poker table. What started out as a way to pass the time quickly became a passion. Ross realized that poker was all about strategy and the ability to read your opponents.

In the 90s, he became part of The Hendon Mob. It was more than just an association of players. The guys popularized British poker, which made it known on the world stage.

In parallel, he was building an acting career. On the screens he could most often be seen in crime dramas. The most famous was the role in the series “Street Warriors”.

Poker Career

His passion for poker started with home games and gradually developed into a career. As part of The Hendon Mob, Ross became the face of British poker. He is known for his versatility as he is comfortable at live tables and online.

One of the most memorable events was winning the $1,500 guaranteed No-Limit Hold’em event at the 2021 WSOP. It was a long-awaited win after years of hard work. Fans remember how Boatman kept his cool playing against experienced opponents and finished the tournament with a brilliant victory.

One of his personal records is the longest poker session, which lasted 36 hours. The Briton participated in a high stakes game. As for earnings, during his career Ross has collected more than $3 million in prize money in live tournaments and about $1 million online.

Live Poker Achievements

Unlike most poker players, Boatman has always relied on stamina and stability. When he sits down at the table, he instantly focuses on the game, not letting his emotions influence his decisions. This has helped him to achieve excellent results in live tournaments:

2003 – Winning the £5,000 Pot Limit Omaha at The London Open, £50,000;
2005 – 4th place at the PartyPoker Million V Cruise, $80,000;
2006 – 9th place in the WSOP $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, $120,000;
2008 – 2nd place in the GUKPT £500 No Limit Hold’em in Birmingham, £18,000;
2010 – Winning €2,500 No Limit Hold’em at EPT Dublin, €100,000;
2014 – 5th place in GUKPT £1,100 Main Event, £12,000;
2016 – 3rd place in the £1,100 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the UKIPT, £25,230;
2021 WSOP $1,500 Limit Hold’em, $183,240.

Online Poker Achievements

A decent stats performance online confirms that the Briton is adept at handling games of any format:

2010 – 3rd place in the $109 No Limit Hold’em Turbo at Full Tilt Poker, $15,000;
2015 – Winning the $1,050 No Limit Hold’em Super Tuesday on PokerStars, $90,000;
2016 – Winning the $55 No Limit Hold’em Bounty Builder on PokerStars, $10,000;
2017 – 5th place in the $22 Mini Sunday Million on PokerStars, $12,500;
2019 – 6th place in the $1,050 No Limit Hold’em Warm-Up on PartyPoker, $25,000;
2021 – 2nd place in the Sunday Million on PokerStars, $120,000;
2022 – 3rd place in the $320 No Limit Hold’em – Monster Stack at WSOP Online, $18,500;
2023 – Winning $530 No Limit Hold’em at the WCOOP, $85,000.

Top Five Career Cashes

The 60-year-old has repeatedly won major prizes at prestigious tournaments. His successes are an indicator of his skill, which has been honed over the years:

Place	Tournament	Venue	Year	Prize money
1	WSOP $1,500 Limit Hold’em	Las Vegas, USA	2021	$183,240
1	EPT €2,500 No Limit Hold’em	Dublin, Ireland	2010	€100,000
9	WSOP $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event	Las Vegas, USA	2006	$120,000
4	PartyPoker Million V Cruise	Caribbean Sea	2005	$80,000
3	UKIPT £1,100 No Limit Hold’em Main Event	Bristol, UK	2016	£25,230

Ross Boatman Socials

The Brit is not afraid to talk about his successes and poker insights on socials. He shares tournament memories, funny stories and advice for aspiring players. Boatman uses digital platforms to stay close to fans and inspire newcomers:

Social network	Profile
Twitter	https://twitter.com/RossBoatman
Instagram	https://instagram.com/rossboatmanofficial
Facebook	https://facebook.com/RossBoatman
LinkedIn	https://linkedin.com/in/rossboatman
Hendon Mob	https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=171