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Phil Laak Sets New Guinness World Record for Longest Poker Session
NewsJune 8, 2010·1 min read

Phil Laak Sets New Guinness World Record for Longest Poker Session


Phil Laak has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest poker session, playing for an astonishing 115 hours. He played a $10/$20 no-limit Texas hold'em game at the Bellagio and took only 5-minute breaks every hour.

Phil Laak took a 5-minute break every hour to shower, do yoga, and nap. He ate rice, chicken, and broccoli from a container he brought with him. He completed 30 push-ups for $1,000, which he donated to the Camp Sunshine charity. Phil Laak won $6,766 during his marathon poker session.

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