Phil Laak World Record

Legendary poker player Phil Laak is planning to break a world record starting June 2. Those who Twitter will be able to follow his efforts as they happen.

Laak, also known as “The Unabomber”, plans to set a world record for playing the most hours of poker in a single sitting. Though poker players often sit and play for long periods of time, even Laak admits that doing it for many hours on end could be a challenge.

“I have played many (long) sessions of poker, but never anything of this magnitude,” Laak was quoted as saying. “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.”

Laak is seeking to break the record set by Paul Zimbler in the fall of 2009. Zimbler played poker for a record 78 straight hours then.

Laak’s effort will begin on June 2 at the Bellagio Poker Room in Las Vegas. Laak is an internationally known player who is called “The Unabomber” because he is known for wearing a hooded sweatshirt (with the hood pulled over his head) and sunglasses at poker tables. This causes him to resemble the famous sketch of Umabomber Theodore Kaczynski.

Half of all the money that Laak wins playing poker during this endurance session will be donated to Camp Sunshine, he said in his blog.

Fans can stay informed of Laak’s attempt at world record greatness by following him live on twitter at www.twitter.com/realphillaak.