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Phil Laak

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Gambler

The Resume

    (September 8, 1972- )
    Born in Dublin, Ireland
    Eight money finishes at the World Series of Poker
    Hosted 'E! Hollywood Hold Em' (2005)
    Co-host with Antonio Esfandari of 'I Bet You' (2007- )

Why he might be annoying:

    He is nicknamed the 'Unabomber' because the hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses he usually wears at the table make him look like the wanted poster of Ted Kaczynski.
    His antics include pulling the drawstrings of his sweatshirt closed to hide his face during big hands and celebrating winning hands by doing push ups.
    He played the first day of the 2008 World Series of Poker incognito, wearing a latex mask and wig.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a real estate agent and stock day trader before becoming a professional poker player.
    He coined the term 'felted' for losing all your chips.
    He dates actress Jennifer Tilly, who has been nicknamed 'the Unabombshell.'

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 21.43% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 61.82% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 111 Votes: 36.04% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 96 Votes: 35.42% Annoying