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Phil Laak Biography

Phil Laak Poker Player Biography

Phil Laak was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1972. Shortly after coming on the poker scene, he was nicknamed the "Unabomber" because of his tendency to wear hooded sweatshirts, with the hood pulled tightly around his face. Before beginning with his poker career, Phil earned a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering, and did such jobs as being a repo-man and a real estate speculator. He began playing poker in 1999, but came into the spotlight in 2003 when he began entering poker tournaments in earnest. Phil currently lives in San Francisco, with friend and roommate Antonio Esfandiari.

Some of Phil Laak's most notable achievements include:

  • 2003 - 6th at World Poker Tour Bicycle Casino
  • 2003 - 12th at Bellagio WPT event
  • 2004 - won World Poker Tour Invitational
  • 2005 - 2nd in World Series of Poker Pot Limit Holdem event
  • 2005 - 6th at Five Diamond World Poker Classic
  • won the William Hill Poker Grand Prix (150,000 pounds)
  • up to 2005 - earnings exceed $850,000
  • total WPT earnings - $359,135

In addition to playing poker, Phil is the host of E! Hollywood Holdem. He is currently dating Jennifer Tilly, and noted actress and poker player.