Laak Battles Andrew Pantling For His First WSOP Bracelet

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Phil Laak recently battled it out with Andrew Paintling to become the £2,500 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Champion at a recent WSOP event. This was Phil's first ever World Series of Poker bracelet. Though, he as competed well in these events, making several finals tables, he was never ever to take home a championship. Those failings are now in the past. Laak was able to outlast Andrew Paintling in what was a back and forth match with Phil finally coming out on top. The win was not only great because it was Phil's first in a WSOP event, but also because it occurred on his girlfriend, … [Read more...]

Custom Poker Tables Profile: Phil Hellmuth

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Phil Hellmuth, born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin is 45 years old.  He is known as one of the best poker players in the world. Hellmuth spent a few years at the University of Wisconsin, where he claimed he learned card games at the student union. Hellmuth spent three years as a Badger before becoming a professional poker player. Phil currently resides in the Bay Area, California. Phil has won a record 11 WSOP bracelets, including the Main Event in the 1989 WSOP. Hellmuth has always been known for his very hot temper, and also some have called him a "poker brat". When Hellmuth won … [Read more...]