Last year, Paul Zimbler wrote history when he played poker for 78 hours straight without sleeping. To be precise, he played for 78 hours, 25 minutes and 45 seconds. In other words, about 3 days of poker. Phil "The Unabomber" Laak thinks that he can break the old record and therefore he's also going to try. The world record attempt will take place at Bellagio in Las Vegas this year. However, time a[...] Read more » Phil Laak aims for a new world record
Joined: Feb '08
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How do they count toilet breaks and breaks to eat? Is it 78 hours of play or 78 hours without sleep? I also wonder whether he'll be playing with his own money.
I could probably google the answer to these questions myself but I can't be bothered.
I imagine loads of people will be queueing up to play him being that lack of sleep is bound to effect his skill, which is normally pretty high.
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Posted by Hajinnho:
Posted by Flippedchips: i dont if it will count with him as all he ever does is fold, sure he could break records for folding
yeah and need 5 mins for any fold
if he is playing and trying to win... he will need a loooooot of coffee and cola
Yeah i agree with both of ye. It's not goingto be that hard for him seeing as he's such a nit. There should be a rule that states you need to make a net profit imo
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i´ve played for a few years more then 70hours i think it´s not a great problem to play so long but it´s a problem not to lose all u money after 40 hours and go out after 78 hours with any winnings
