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

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