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good luck in day 2. if you want to hook up for a brew shoot me an email. i get there monday 10am and will be there until monday 5pm.
jack@madjacksports.com
Wonder how much he made on this bet??? 100 grand i bet
The Amazing Phil Laak
We've got to give some credit to one of our frequent Shoutbox posters, "fastasleep," for sparking the following investigation, as it looks like we've been duped by the very clever Phil Laak...
On our WSOP registration list for Day 1d, Phil was slated to be in Amazon Blue, Table 33, Seat 8. Our reporters then scanned the area and informed us that he was nowhere to be found. Perhaps an error with the registration list? No worries... it happens. He'll turn up eventually, right?
Hours had passed and there was still no sign of Laak when we noticed fastasleep's Shout Box post:
fastasleep [37 minutes ago]:
"Guys - what's up with Phil Laak....I read a news article that saud [sic] he showed up today with an altered appearance, courtesy of a latex mask, make-up, and a false mustache....? Did anyone get any pictures?"
To borrow one of Phil's most frequently used lines, "Sick... So sick."
At this point, we started doing some investigative reporting and spoke with a few players at the table who'd been there all day.
"Was Phil Laak in the eight seat to start the day?" we asked Alejandro Parada and Cary Anderson.
"Never," said Parada. "That guy was old and he never said a word."
"The guy in that seat came in late, but he was real old. I watch that show I Bet You all the time and I'm sure it wasn't Laak," said Anderson.
A brief discussion ensued at the table and soon thereafter, Anderson altered his original supposition:
"You know, the more I think about it, the guy had a big scar... like a big worm. He wore a Texas hat, but I think he was older. I don't know -- it's possible, I guess," he added.
Moments later, Anderson put the pieces of the puzzle together, giving us the following explanation (paraphrased):
"You know, the guy did come in late and when the dealer asked for his ID, he didn't have any. They then called the floor over and the man in question had a quick discussion with the floorperson away from the table before eventually returning to his seat. 'He's OK,' said the floorman to the table and the player took his seat without saying a single word."
The conversation sparked whispers and "What-ifs" amongst the remaining players on Table 33 and suddenly, the mystery was solved...
The dealer at the table had been sifting through the registration cards of fallen victims amidst the commotion and then he found it... Amazon Blue 33, Seat 8 -- Phil Laak.
Needless to say, we missed his bust-out hand.
A clever stunt made for TV? Perhaps... An "I Bet You" prop bet with Antonio Esfandiari? Certainly plausible.... Being Phil Laak and playing an entire Day 1 of the WSOP Main Event incognito? Ab-so-freakin-lutely awesome.
Mr. Phil Laak . . . PokerNews salutes you!
My girl survived day one, at one time she was down to 2000 in chips after getting outflopped with sets against her over pairs but made thru the day with about 18k in chips:00hour
Damnit... looks like Greenstein is about to kick the bucket, too. Hope he can hang in there.
Ray Romano still in even though he just lost a 56K pot.
Seems like all the big names are busted out.. am i wrong? I recognize Kido Pham and a couple others, but thats it....
Ray Romano still in even though he just lost a 56K pot.
Seems like all the big names are busted out.. am i wrong? I recognize Kido Pham and a couple others, but thats it....
Out guys, I couldnt get much goin. flopped set of 5's got no action. Stayed fairly even all day, win one each round and so on. Last hand raised K10 hearts, 1 caller (another shortstack) Flop 10 7 3, we got all in, he had A10. That was first time all trny I flopped top pair. Oh well, enjoyed :shrug:
Jack, good luck sir, I didnt see the meetup invite until the next day. Ill be back next year and look forward to meeting you guys.
Jack, good luck sir, I didnt see the meetup invite until the next day. Ill be back next year and look forward to meeting you guys.
I read the same thing posted above about Laak. Well, it says he busted out in disguise. Today, he's back and playing as his real persona. Confusing?? :shrug:
