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06-02-2010 , 07:59 PM

#276

stueycal

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chip denominations?

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06-02-2010 , 08:02 PM

#277

terp

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phil laak isn't worth the filth coating the clay chips he refuses to put in play

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06-02-2010 , 08:35 PM

#278

MoneyFunnel

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Seems like this should be moved to Televised Poker now. Maybe we would get better discussions like back in the Live@TheBike days...

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06-02-2010 , 08:41 PM

#279

scottc25

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Originally Posted by Kevmath

http://acejones.com/unabomber-poker.htm

Twitter updates @realphillaak

Web Of Trust (WOT) gives me poor rating for the site. Confirm it's OK please.

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06-02-2010 , 08:45 PM

#280

Kevmath

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If you don't want to see the flop cam:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rounde...dio--ace-jones

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06-02-2010 , 08:47 PM

#281

ThisKid$Tough

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Originally Posted by stueycal

chip denominations?

black=100
green(dont think theyre in play)=25
light orange=20
orange=10
red=5
blue=1

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06-02-2010 , 08:48 PM

#282

scottc25

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Originally Posted by Kevmath

If you don't want to see the flop cam:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rounde...dio--ace-jones

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06-02-2010 , 09:13 PM

#283

Ultim8Degen

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Originally Posted by Matt Savage

I received this press release this morning in my email

Phil Laak to Attempt New Poker Endurance World Record at Bellagio in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada May 19, 2010 – Poker professional Phil “The Unabomber” Laak is looking to set a new world record for the most hours of poker played in a single sitting.

Taking place at the luxurious Bellagio Poker Room in Las Vegas, starting on June 2, Laak will be looking to break the world record of 78 straight hours of playing poker which was set by Paul Zimbler in the fall of 2009.

Phil Laak is an internationally recognized professional douchebag clown that we all wish would just go away, known for his iconic look at the poker table where he wears sunglasses and a hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head. He is also a regular on televised poker shows like Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker. His animated personality, banter at the tables and interest in participating in sometimes bizarre propositional bets have also contributed to his renown.

"I have played many enduro sessions of poker, but never anything of this magnitude,” stated Laak. “I know this will test my limits but I love a good challenge and am excited to be trying to beat this record in Vegas’ top poker room."

What limit do you think he will be playing?

fyp

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06-02-2010 , 09:37 PM

#284

AlexGC

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Can he pass on a lot of the 5 mins breaks and go take a nap?

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06-02-2010 , 10:01 PM

#285

Blizzuff

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Originally Posted by worpler

A few years ago a TV challenge programme had six people trying to stay awake the longest..within 36-48 hours most of them were taking to imaginary people or things, and their results on basic mental tests were atrocious..should see some interesting lines after 24 hours....

Lines of coke, amirite?

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06-02-2010 , 10:11 PM

#286

OrganicGreen

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whats the spread on the 10 20.. thanks

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06-02-2010 , 10:13 PM

#287

ThisKid$Tough

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Originally Posted by OrganicGreen

whats the spread on the 10 20.. thanks

no max. not sure the min but i could guess $400

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06-02-2010 , 10:15 PM

#288

Nezh

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Attempt by overrated idiot to fight his way back into the limelight?

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06-02-2010 , 10:30 PM

#289

mother_brain

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Originally Posted by Nezh

Attempt by overrated idiot to fight his way back into the limelight?

Meow!

I hate this man for trying to provide entertainment!!

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06-02-2010 , 10:31 PM

#290

Freefalling

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Originally Posted by AlexGC

Can he pass on a lot of the 5 mins breaks and go take a nap?

Yep, he gets 5 minute breaks every hour, but he doesn't have to use them, he can bank them and use it at any time.

Edit: And why all the hate for Phil Laak? You all act like he killed somebody or something.

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06-02-2010 , 11:17 PM

#291

Schuintt

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Doesn't he take poker seriously enough to want to try an win a bracelet? Why do this during WSOP?

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06-02-2010 , 11:17 PM

#292

coolnout

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Originally Posted by Freefalling

wait what? r u srs

he can bank his minutes and take a nap? .....

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06-02-2010 , 11:45 PM

#293

Tom Dwans Son

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Originally Posted by Schuintt

Doesn't he take poker seriously enough to want to try an win a bracelet? Why do this during WSOP?

Playing in WSOP tournaments is negative EV for Phil Laak.

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06-02-2010 , 11:50 PM

#294

harris83

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So am i right to assume that he can play for 36 hours then take a 3 hour nap. then play like 20 hours take a 1hour 40 min break then play another 12 take an hour break then play ten more and he wins????? this is lame as all ****. sorry if the math is off

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06-02-2010 , 11:53 PM

#295

IveArrived

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its just stupid...i assumed maybe like every 4-5 hours he could get a 5 min break to piss or w/e and no time banking.

if at any point he sleeps, he fails, the time bank **** is cheating it....

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06-02-2010 , 11:58 PM

#296

Santhrax

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Even if he can bank the 5 min breaks I don't think it has ever been said he can use them to sleep or am I wrong?

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06-02-2010 , 11:59 PM

#297

StragressionWins

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Originally Posted by Schuintt

Doesn't he take poker seriously enough to want to try an win a bracelet? Why do this during WSOP?

Because people have different reasons for doing different things.

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06-03-2010 , 12:05 AM

#298

harris83

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Originally Posted by Santhrax

Even if he can bank the 5 min breaks I don't think it has ever been said he can use them to sleep or am I wrong?

ok cool sorry if I jumped the gun. But anyway I really think there are alot of people out there that could beat this easy.

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06-03-2010 , 12:05 AM

#299

mofliedlice

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He can sleep but the minutes used for "break" don't count towards the time goal. Sleeps for 3 hours....the clock stops I believe.

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06-03-2010 , 12:10 AM

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kinghippo423

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Originally Posted by ThisKid$Tough

no max. not sure the min but i could guess $400

Phil said in the pokercast that the min was 600$.
And yes no cap.

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