Events 2 and 3 at WSOP Europe Feature Omaha, Hold’em

Following up the first career World Series of Poker bracelet for the mega-popular Phil Laak might be tough, but the WSOP Europe was able to rely on Omaha and Hold’em to make a good run at it. With Events... continued

Lacking No More – Phil Laak Win First Bracelet at WSOP Europe

Phil Laak used a strong final day to propel him to the first World Series of Poker bracelet of his career at opening event of the 2010 WSOP Europe tournament. Laak overcame a field of 244 runners to take... continued

Phil Laak Is Back To Playing Poker after ATV Accident

On August 5th, popular poker pro Phil Laak had an ATV accident, finding out that flying wasn’t too hard; it is the landing that creates problems. This revelation occurred when he and some friends were... continued

Phil Laak Suffers Eye, Arm Injuries in ATV Accident

Phil Laak Looking Bruised And Battered In an accident that could have resulted permanent injuries, poker player Phil “Unabomber” Laak landed in an Oregon hospital yesterday. Laak and his close friend,... continued

WSOP Main Event Passes Day 3, Bursts Bubble in Day 4

Day 3 at the World Series of Poker Main Event was the end of the road for a huge number of players, while Day 4 survivors were able to start planning for a payday. As the Main Event headed into its final... continued

Poker Endurance Challenge Changes Phil Laak

There were a number of expected outcomes from poker pro Phil Laak’s record-breaking endurance challenge; a Guinness world record, funds being raised for Camp Sunshine, and a long sleep afterwards were... continued

Phil Laak Poker Endurance Challenge Over, 115 Hours New Record

In what can only be described as an amazing display of endurance and charity, Phil Laak’s Guinness World Record attempt for continuous poker play has finally come to an end, 115 hours after it began.... continued

Poker Pro Phil Laak Nears 100-Hour Mark in World Record Play

Having already shattered the previous world record for continuous poker play, Phil Laak isn’t stopping just yet. In fact, currently sitting at the 94-hour mark, Laak just grabbed his BlackBerry and... continued

Poker Pro Phil Laak Breaks World Record

A record-breaking journey that started on Wednesday is moving towards its conclusion as poker player Phil Laak attempts to break the record for the longest continues poker session. Looking to break both... continued

Phil Laak Passes Halfway Mark in Poker Endurance Test

It’s 8:00 am in Las Vegas and Phil Laak’s quest to break the world record for the longest poker session continues. Having started at mid-day on Wednesday, Laak is looking to eclipse the mark of... continued

Phil Ivey Knocked Out in His Own Poker Room

In what sounds like a case of poker player on poker player crime, Phil Ivey was knocked out in his own high-stakes poker room at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on Saturday night. As part of... continued

Unabomber Phil Laak Eyes Poker Endurance Record Attempt

Irish poker pro Phil Laak is recognized for a number of things: creative wordsmith (he coined the term “felted” to describe players who lose all of their chips), romantic interest of poker pro Jennifer... continued

Simon Munz Takes Day 1a Lead at EPT Grand Final

Germany’s Simon Munz got off to a fast start at European Poker Tour Grand Final, taking the first day lead at the EPT’s premier event. Held at the Le Sporting Club in Monte Carlo, the day’s field... continued

21 Year Old Poker Prodigy Wins NAPT Venetian Shootout

It was high stakes heaven: Entry was by invitation-only from PokerStars.net to the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Venetian High Roller Bounty Shootout. First place prize was a whopping $460,000, with... continued

National Heads Up Poker Championship List Grows to 60 Players

NBC has released the names of more players invited to participate in the upcoming 2008 National Heads-Up Poker Championship, bringing the total number of invitees to 60. The final four remaining spots... continued