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Keeping a Poker Face: Vegas Pro Breaks Gambling Record

LAS VEGAS (June 6) -- In the end, it may not have been the yoga or the low-fat diet or the frequent visits from his movie-star girlfriend that helped Phil Laak barrel past every known record for the longest consecutive amount of time playing poker. After more than 100 hours at the table at Bellagio, Laak says his saving...

Poker Star Makes Bid for Marathon Playing Record

LAS VEGAS (June 3) -- As a kid, Phil Laak tried to break the Guinness World Record for hopping on a pogo stick, but he lasted only 10 minutes. Then he considered memorizing pi, until he found out that the record-holder had gone more than a day reciting the infinite number's digits. So now, at 37, he's settled for a...

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05/09/12 Greens foiled in bid to end Haugh hoodoo Source: The Hawick News - Hawick - Roxburghshire - UK HAWICK'S 42-year wait for the Earlston Sevens title continues despite a valiant effort at The Haugh on Sunday.
04/28/12 Leck says star sevens pair could shine for Scotland Source: The Hawick News - Hawick - Roxburghshire - UK Greens head coach Phil Leck has urged Scotland Sevens selectors to consider his star players for call-ups to the national team.
04/27/12 Five alive as hungry Hawick retain home cup Source: The Southern Reporter - Selkirk - UK THERE was just no stopping Hawick at their own sevens on Saturday â not even afternoon thunder which was followed by sunshine in the final.
04/10/12 All the best tae guid auld Gala Source: The Southern Reporter - Selkirk - UK FIONA SCOTT meets the many well-wishers who sent Gala messages ahead of their RBS Scottish Cup Final.