Crazy Phil Laak story with Pics

[LennartZ]

LOL you see a photo of this guy and u say that he is a Scumbag. what a bs

[Abbaddabba]

The more incriminating parts of the story sound so absurd that there's little doubt they're mostly [censored].

He probably ran into the kids without causing serious injury, paid the guy off in the heat of the moment, and when the guy realized he was rich, he decided he would take it to whatever extremes he could to get more.

[ThaHero]

LOL he called phil a thief and murderer. So far in this story phil hasn't stolen anything or killed anyone. This is pretty funny though. Is the whole thread worth reading?

[Abbaddabba]

On the lighter side,

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I do not know how many of you have been cheated by Laak & Efandiari over the years but the sum must run in to thousands of $$$$$$$$.


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OMG

[Enervate]

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LOL he called phil a thief and murderer. So far in this story phil hasn't stolen anything or killed anyone. This is pretty funny though. Is the whole thread worth reading?

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YES

[glimmertwin]

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The more incriminating parts of the story sound so absurd that there's little doubt they're mostly [censored].

He probably ran into the kids without causing serious injury, paid the guy off in the heat of the moment, and when the guy realized he was rich, he decided he would take it to whatever extremes he could to get more.

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I'd usually inclined to feel the same way that you do, but there's a bunch of stuff that makes me reluctant to dismiss it completely out of hand.

- The guy seems to be identifiable, and running a legitimate business. Legitimate businessmen don't normally publicize their scams all over the net -- particularly not where you have US celebrities -- no matter how minor, involved.

- The guy claims that it was related to a heroin smuggling plan. Again, an odd thing for a legit businessman to say.

- Phil's old roomie, Trypwire, confirms his involvement in scamming, drug dealing, etc. during his Thailand days.

- Foreign nationals tend not to get away with flying into the US to try and blackmail/extort celebrities in public places, and on their own turf -- at least not unless they've got some really juicy stuff.

My guess is that Phil did a really bad thing at some time in his past, and now it's come back to haunt him. Whether that's killing kids, smuggling dope, sexing under-age Thai ladyboys or hiring a hitman I've no idea, but I'd bet money that there's something very shady at the back of all this -- or else why not see to it that this guy got the bum's rush at the WSOP instead of scooting off with his tail behind his legs? Surely someone with Laak's clout could make that happen in Vegas during the WSOP?

[RikaKazak]

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The more incriminating parts of the story sound so absurd that there's little doubt they're mostly [censored].

He probably ran into the kids without causing serious injury, paid the guy off in the heat of the moment, and when the guy realized he was rich, he decided he would take it to whatever extremes he could to get more.

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I'd usually inclined to feel the same way that you do, but there's a bunch of stuff that makes me reluctant to dismiss it completely out of hand.

- The guy seems to be identifiable, and running a legitimate business. Legitimate businessmen don't normally publicize their scams all over the net -- particularly not where you have US celebrities -- no matter how minor, involved.

- The guy claims that it was related to a heroin smuggling plan. Again, an odd thing for a legit businessman to say.

- Phil's old roomie, Trypwire, confirms his involvement in scamming, drug dealing, etc. during his Thailand days.

- Foreign nationals tend not to get away with flying into the US to try and blackmail/extort celebrities in public places, and on their own turf -- at least not unless they've got some really juicy stuff.

My guess is that Phil did a really bad thing at some time in his past, and now it's come back to haunt him. Whether that's killing kids, smuggling dope, sexing under-age Thai ladyboys or hiring a hitman I've no idea, but I'd bet money that there's something very shady at the back of all this -- or else why not see to it that this guy got the bum's rush at the WSOP instead of scooting off with his tail behind his legs? Surely someone with Laak's clout could make that happen in Vegas during the WSOP?

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I agree with you...I'm not sure if this story is 100% legit...but I do think Laak is hiding something.

[mr.bum]

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To me it seems like the real scumbag is this guy. He just comes across that way to me. The way he talks, the way he looks. Just appears that way to me. And I'm usually a pretty good judge of character. Jmo

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good judge of bookcovers.

[bustedromo]

It's worth pointing out that from the interviews I have read, Laak didn't have much money back around 2000. He was a backgammon hustler, not the rich and famous poker celebrity he is today. Interesting that this web site and these stories surface now isn't it ?

Doesn't this remind anyone of all the despicable things we read about Hollywood celebrities doing in the scandal sheets and their TV counterparts ? From what I've read, it's not unheard of for celebrities to pay people off even when their stories are completely false, just to shut them up.

Even if Laak did do something wrong/illegal/embarrassing seven years ago in country halway around the globe, I find it hard to believe this tour operator is anywhere near as virtuous as he goes to such lengths to make himself out to be ... especially considering his business.

I'd put the eye of suspicion on that guy way before I put it on Laak. Maybe Laak boned a ladyboy in the ass by mistake, got mad, and threatened to kill this guy for setting him up, who knows, but murder for hire ? I really doubt it.

[Crane]

I believe everything I read on the Internet.