- Source of Wealth: Poker
- Age: 47
- Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland
- Height: 1.85 m (6′ 1″)
- Marital Status: Partner (Jennifer Tilly)
- Full Name: Philip “Phil” Courtney Laak
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: September 8, 1972
- Ethnicity: Irish
- Occupation: Professional Poker Player
- Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Phil Laak is an Irish born professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $18 million. His accumulated wealth is a result of all his hard work for his successful career in poker. He earned the reputation of being “The Unabomber” and is also an acclaimed poker commentator. Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1972 but grew up and raised in Boston Massachusetts, the famous cash game player is known for his trademark gray hooded sweatshirt and dark shades.
Before having a flourishing career in Poker game tournaments, he earned his degree in mechanical engineering after graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1990. His colorful career in poker began after playing and winning in cash game battles since 1999. The famous poker player who now resides in Los Angeles, California has six World Poker Tour titles and six WSOP game cashes that helped secure his top position in the game of professional poker. His trademark antics, sharp intellect, and winning moves at the felt table made him more famous and endearing to his poker fans.