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Phil Laak
- Name: Phil Laak
- Nickname: The Unabomber
- Current Residence: Los Angeles & San Francisco, Calif., United States
- Birth Date: 1972
- Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland
Phil Laak lends a very colorful presence to the poker world. Adventurous to the extreme, he is active in motorcycling, scuba diving, skydiving and judo. He was once spared serious injury during an accident when he flipped over a car, left his motorcycle behind him, and actually landed on his feet!
The culture of card playing was a part of his upbringing. His family enjoyed playing Tripoli for pennies and Phil says even then he observed a... Read More >>
The culture of card playing was a part of his upbringing. His family enjoyed playing Tripoli for pennies and Phil says even then he observed a... Read More >>
Trivia
- Former sports betting broker
- Part-time stock market speculator and real estate investor
- Nicknamed "Unabomber" because of his tendency to wear shades and a hooded sweatshirt
- Holds a degree in mechanical engineering
Recent Tournament Placings
| Tournament | Place | Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| WPT Season 7, Bellagio Cup IV | 80th | $19,390 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 1, World Championship Pot-Limit Hold'em | 9th | $74,448 |
| 2008 Special, NBC Heads-Up Championship | 15th | $25,000 |
| 2007 WSOP, Event 22, No-Limit Hold'em | 11th | $29,073 |
| 2006 WSOP, Event 37, No-Limit Hold'em | 89th | $6,122 |
| WPT Season 4, Bellagio Five Diamond | 6th | $160,995 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 28, $5,000 Limit Hold'em | 22nd | $7,585 |
| 2005 WSOP, Event 25, $2,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 2nd | $156,400 |
Player Statistics
| Cashes | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Winnings | $633,088 |
| First Place Finishes | 1 |
| WSOP Bracelets | 0 |
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