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Phil Laak Biography

(Professional Poker Player)

Birthday: September 8, 1972 (Virgo)

Born In: Dublin, Ireland

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Phil Laak is a California-based professional poker player and poker commentator, originally from Ireland. He holds the World Series of Poker bracelet as well as the World Poker Tour title. He held the world record of the longest time spent playing poker in a single session as of 2010. He is widely known as the "Unabomber" in the poker scene because of the sunglasses and hooded sweatshirt he dons at the game table, making him look like the forensic sketch of American mathematician and domestic terrorist, Theodore Kaczynski. Known for his unusual and creative manner of speech, the Irish poker player has also appeared on several television shows. He has appeared in the television movie ‘Knight Rider’ where he was credited as "Poker Pro". He also co-hosted MOJO network’s show ‘I Bet You’. Laak owns his own poker site called ‘Unabomber Poker’. Being a member of the Cake Poker Network, this site features cartoon style graphics and is very eye-catching.

Birthday: September 8, 1972 (Virgo)

Born In: Dublin, Ireland

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Also Known As: Philip

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Males

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Spouse/Ex-: Jennifer Tilly

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Height: 6'1" (185 cm), 6'1" Males

City: Dublin, Ireland

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education: University of Massachusetts Amherst

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  • 1

    What is Phil Laak known for in the poker world?

    Phil Laak is known for his unique playing style and his ability to make unconventional and unpredictable moves at the poker table.
  • 2

    How did Phil Laak get the nickname "The Unabomber?"

    Phil Laak earned the nickname "The Unabomber" for his habit of wearing a hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses at the poker table, similar to the infamous Unabomber suspect.

  • 3

    Has Phil Laak ever set any world records in poker?

    Yes, Phil Laak set a world record for the longest continuous poker session, playing for over 115 hours straight at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
  • 4

    What are some of Phil Laak's most memorable poker moments?

    Some of Phil Laak's most memorable poker moments include his win at the 2004 World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational and his appearance on various poker TV shows.
  • 5

    How does Phil Laak approach the mental aspect of poker?

    Phil Laak is known for his strong focus on the mental game of poker, often discussing the importance of mindset, discipline, and emotional control in his approach to the game.

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Poker Career
In 2004, Phil Laak achieved his first major tournament victory at World Poker Tour (WPT) Celebrity Invitational. The following year, he finished second at the 2005 World Series of Poker. He then defeated Ram Vaswani and won the inaugural William Hill Poker Grand Prix to take home the £150,000 prize. Laak then participated in the tournament titled "Phil Phil" and won NBC's ‘Poker After Dark’ in which he earned the weekly prize of $120,000.
In the year 2007, he, along with professional poker player Ali Eslami beat the poker playing computer program ‘Polaris’ at the conference held under Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Two years later, Laak participated in Aussie Millions cash game Invitational. In 2009, he won the title of PartyPoker.com World Open V and received $250,000.
He won his first career WSOP bracelet by winning the ₤2,500 buy-in Six-Handed No-Limit Hold’em championship that took place at the World Series of Poker Europe on September 16, 2010. On April 12, 2012, the Irish poker player played live at The Big Game. There, he messed up a €63,750 winning hand and set the record for the biggest televised poker blunder in history.
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Personal Life
Phil Laak was born on September 8, 1972 in Dublin, Ireland. He studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and graduated from there with a degree in mechanical engineering.
He married actress Jennifer Tilly in 2005. Besides this, information regarding the poker player’s parents and other family members is unknown to the media. Laak is known to be the former roommate of California-based Iranian poker player Antonio Esfandiari. As of now, Laak is active on the social networking site Twitter and he keeps updating his handle from time to time.
Facts About Phil Laak
Laak is known for his unique style of playing poker, often wearing disguises and costumes at the table to throw off his opponents.
In addition to his poker skills, Laak is also a talented comedian and has performed stand-up comedy routines at various venues.
Laak holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, showcasing his intellect beyond the poker table.
Outside of poker, Laak is an avid sports enthusiast and has competed in various extreme sports events, demonstrating his adventurous spirit.

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