Phil Laak

Quick Facts

Full Name	Phil Laak
Occupation	Poker Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 8, 1972(1972-09-08)
Age	52
Birthplace	Dublin
Country	United States
Birth City	Dublin
Horoscope	Capricorn

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.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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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.

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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?

Net Worth: $18 Million
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”.