Dec
15
by Phil
Bobby's Room at the Bellagio.
We started with 60k and somehow I managed to build that stack down to 12k. Hmmmm... That is not good. Kept my focus though and was very happy to end the day with 55k or so. Manana will be day 2 (obv) and looking forward. There were some interesting hands for sure but then there always are.
There was a monster high stakes plo/nlh game in Bobby's room today and during the tourney I put my name on the list (5th up). After dinner I went to check on the list. And I was still 5th. Yes, that is often how it is when a super juicy high stakes game starts up in Bobby's room. If you happen to be in the starting line up then life is good, and if not, well then you might just find yourself on a list that just doesn't move. Ho hum.
Met 4leafowner a few days ago. That was cool. He was telling me how HoldemManager (software for poker) is great. The hand match ups in plo are instantly calculated and put up on the screen as you are playing. That is exciting. (Say good bye to the old school twodimes.net hand entering stuff!)
Phil
Dec
14
by Chad Holloway
As some of you may know, I write Fantasy Poker articles for Poker Pro Magazine and the European publication, Online Poke Pro. This has been a great experience and has allowed me to contribute to one of poker’s highest quality magazines. Another benefit from this experience is that my editor and fellow University of Wisconsin Alum, Johnny “Quads” Wenzel, informs me of some great opportunities in the poker world. Most recent he told me of an upcoming online tournament they are holding for a great cause, to honor the armed services. Not only that, the winner of the freeroll tournament will win a seat to the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event plus $2,000 for expenses. I’m looking forward to that and to learn more you can always pick-up a copy of Poker Pro Magazine (plus you’ll get to read some of my articles on Fantasy Poker).
In other poker news, I’ve decided to grind it out at some low stakes Sit & Gos here on UnaBomber. I’m usually playing some sort of ring games, but after scrolling through the lobby, I noticed UnaBomber offers some pretty decent Sit & Go options. My plan is to just grind those out for awhile and see how I do. I’m actually having a good time playing the “Double or nothing” tournaments. I’ve decided to avoid Pot Limit Omaha unless it’s the micro stakes, because it seems no matter what I do, I can’t beat that game.
My other poker plans include a trip to New Orleans in February. I’m going to visit some old friends and live it up at Mardi Gras, but I’m looking forward to putting a session or two in at the poker room in Harrah’s. I used to play there almost every day when I lived in NOLA, and I loved it. It’s a great room and it’s right off Bourbon Street. The 2009 WSOP Winter Bayou Poker Challenge is going on right now and I hate to miss it. Just the same, I can sit home all day playing online poker and avoid the 5 degree weather here in Wisconsin.
I’ll also be glued to the internet checking updates on the WPT Doyle Brunson Classic. I know the Unabomber himself will be playing, so I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed. Speaking of Mr. Laak, he seems to be addicted to Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. I can’t say that I blame him. I’m not the video gamer I used to be (thanks to internet poker) but even I can’t put down C.O.D.2. It is by far the best first-person shooter I have ever played and it is so much fun. You might see me on X-Box live playing under “Hollowayism.” If I’m not there check UnaBomber and I’ll probably be playing under the screenname “LuckBox07.”
Oct
22
by Michael Burger
Welcome to Phil Laak's Unabomber Poker. (Image Courtesy Hugues.foumaise.com)
Hello and welcome to Unabomber Poker, the online poker room that is home to poker pro Phil Laak.
As a boutique room you’ll enjoy the thrill of getting a chance to play the Unabomber himself combined with some of the best rewards in the online poker industry.
Unabomber Poker has weekly $100K Guaranteed tournaments, a monthly $250K, a 110% First Time Deposit Bonus, Refer-a-Friend, Gold Chips to reward play the tables and Gold Cards for cash game players.
We here at the blog will keep you appraised of the latest poker news and Unabomber promotions, and best of all, Phil Laak himself will be a contrinbutor, giving readers insight into one of poker’s sharpest minds.
Speaking of which, Phil just came off a big $250,000 tournament win after coming back from having only one and a half big blinds. Congratulations Phil. Now, who’s got the minerals to step up and take him on?
You can download the Unabomber free poker software and start playing today. Good luck at the tables. If you’re play Phil, you’re going to need it.