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Phil Laak Biography
Phil Laak is one of the most popular and richest Poker Player who was born on September 8, 1972 in Dublin, Dublin, United States. Philip Courtney Laak (born September 8, 1972) is an Irish-American professional poker player and a poker commentator, now residing in Los Angeles, California. Laak holds a World Poker Tour (WPT) title, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, and has appeared on numerous nationally aired television shows.
At the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Laak finished second to Johnny Chan in the $2,500 pot limit hold ’em event. Laak defeated Ram Vaswani to win the inaugural William Hill Poker Grand Prix, taking home the £150,000 first prize. He has also competed in numerous Poker Royale series. Laak appeared on seasons two through seven of High Stakes Poker on GSN, and served as the dealer on the short-lived television series E! Hollywood Hold’em.
Laak played the first day of the Main Event of the 2008 World Series of Poker incognito, in a latex mask, wig, make-up, and costume. His disguise was reported thereafter by AP reporter Oskar Garcia. The WSOP 2009 rules added a new rule prohibiting wearing masks at the table.
In 2008, Laak made a cameo appearance in the Knight Rider television movie, where he was credited as “Poker Pro”.
Laak wrote a monthly column called “Being Phil Laak”, in the poker-themed Bluff Magazine, from 2005 until the magazine folded in 2015. Laak co-hosted a show called I Bet You on the (MOJO network) with his friend Antonio Esfandiari where they can be found betting on any and all things.
| Name | Phil Laak |
| First Name | Phil |
| Last Name | Phil |
| Occupation | Poker Player |
| Birthday | September 8 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Dublin |
| Home Town | Dublin |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Laak also played in the 2009 Aussie Millions cash game Invitational.
Phil Laak Net Worth
Phil Laak is one of the richest Poker Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Phil Laak's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Laak learned to play poker as a child. His first major tournament victory was at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Celebrity Invitational in February 2004. He has made two other WPT final tables since his victory: sixth place in both the season two Battle of Champions and the 2005 Five Diamond World Poker Classic.
He is currently dating actress and 2005 $1,000 buy-in Ladies no-limit Texas hold ’em champion poker player, Jennifer Tilly.
At the 2007 conference of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence in Vancouver, British Columbia, Laak and fellow professional player Ali Eslami competed against, and beat, Polaris, a poker playing computer program developed at the University of Alberta, in two of the four rounds with the remaining rounds being a loss and a draw.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Poker Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
On September 16, 2010, Laak won his first career WSOP bracelet by winning the ₤2,500 buy-in Six-Handed No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2010 World Series of Poker Europe. His win came after an accident involving an all-terrain vehicle in August, where he suffered a broken elbow amongst other injuries.
On June 2–7, 2010, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Laak set the world record for the longest time spent playing poker in a single session. He halted at 115 hours. The previous official record, 72 hours and 2 minutes, was held by Larry Olmsted, set at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2004. Guinness allows one 5-minute break every hour, in which Laak could do whatever he wanted, and Laak could “bank” those 5-minute breaks into longer breaks if he played through. Laak banked several breaks to take a 30-minute nap (allowed), but he vows that he did not use caffeine or any stimulants. Playing $10/$20 No Limit Hold’em (with uncapped buyins), Laak finished up $6,766 and donated half of his winnings to charity. He did this for Camp Sunshine, a charity that helps sick children enjoy summer camp. His feat was witnessed live on streaming video by over 130,000 people.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In October 2009, Laak was crowned PartyPoker.com World Open V champion winning $250,000 in the process. He overcame a final table that included Luke ‘FullFlush’ Schwartz and Laak’s long-term partner, actress and poker pro Jennifer Tilly.
Who is Phil Laak Dating?
According to our records, Phil Laak is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Phil Laak’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Phil Laak. You may help us to build the dating records for Phil Laak!As of 2018, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,650,000.
Facts & Trivia
Phil Ranked on the list of most popular Poker Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Phil Laak celebrates birthday on September 8 of every year.
Are Jennifer Tilly and Phil Laak married?
Personal life. Tilly was married to Sam Simon, developer and producer of The Simpsons, from 1984 until 1991. She has been in a relationship with professional poker player Phil Laak since 2004.
Who's the richest poker player in the world?
1. Dan Bilzerian – $200 Million. Despite the fact that he has never won a major championship, Dan Bilzerian is at the top of the list thanks to his prosperous social media career, large trust fund, and multiple business pursuits. He admitted to making most of his fortune playing high-stakes poker.
Why is Phil Laak called Unabomber?
Nickname and personality Laak became known widely in the poker scene as the “Unabomber” because of the hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses he wears at the table, making him resemble the forensic sketch of Theodore Kaczynski, who was known as the Unabomber. These items were given to him by fellow poker player Gus Hansen.
How rich is Phil Laak?
| Date of Birth: | Sep 8, 1972 (49 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Actor, Professional Poker Player, Commentator |
Who is Phil lochs girlfriend?
Phil Laak and his girlfriend Jennifer Tilly are the hottest couple in the poker world. Rightfully so, Phil is one of poker’s biggest stars and Jennifer is certainly one of the hottest ladies in the game. She has even earned herself the nickname the “Unabombshell”.
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