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Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail More Yahoo! Services Account Options New User? Sign Up Sign In Help Yahoo! Search web search ADVERTISEMENT Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Top Stories Most Popular Photos Sitemap New world record for longest poker game AFP - 1 hour 32 minutes ago Send IM Story Print New world record for longest poker game LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) - – Poker star Phil Laak eclipsed the world record for the longest consecutive stint of playing the game, putting in more than 79 hours at the table and passing both the official Guinness record as well as the unofficial one recognized in the poker world. Laak, 37, said after breaking that unofficial record that he planned to continue playing at least until he hit 90 hours, which would occur at about 6:00 am local time on Sunday. "Thereve been a few times where I realized if I didnt stand up I wouldnt be able to keep going," said Laak, who has won more than 2.5 million dollars in tournaments in his career and frequently appears on poker TV shows. "Ive been stretching a lot. Im the stretchmaster. It helped me through." The pro hopes to fulfill a lifelong dream to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Authorities at Guinness wont certify whether the attempt is valid for months, after his staff sends them a recording and other documentation of the try. Thousands watched live via webcam during the four-day effort. Larry Olmsted currently holds the official record of 72 hours, 2 minutes, set at the Foxwood casino in Connecticut in 2004, but in poker circles the unofficial record -- not sanctioned by Guinness but still part of lore -- is Paul Zimblers 78 hour, 45 minute stint last September in London. Laak, who began the quest at 1:00 local time on Wednesday at the Bellagio Hotel-Casino, was permitted five-minute breaks for every hour played and typically banked his time so he could shower or do yoga. He had a nutritionist providing meals every five hours and he had been on a strict no-sweets, low-fat diet since January to prepare for the feat. Recommend Send IM Story Print News Search Top Stories New world record for longest poker game Eurozone debt could squeeze banks: experts New anti-cancer drug extends life of melanoma victims IATA meets as airline industry shows signs of recovery Obama vows help as BP sees oil spill progress More Top Stories » Most Popular Most Viewed Most Recommended Aid ship intercepted by Israeli troops: Gaza committee Nadal calls truce with title rival Soderling McDonald's recalls 12 mln tainted 'Shrek' glasses US employment report sparks global recovery fears Obama vows help as BP sees oil spill progress More Most Viewed » Hubble catches planet being devoured by its star The point about pain: New study sheds light on acupuncture Ocean fish could disappear in 40 years: UN Paris museum burglar grabs 120-million-dollar art haul US team creates first 'synthetic life' More Most Recommended » Elsewhere on Yahoo! Financial news on Yahoo! Finance Stars and latest movies Best travel destinations More on Yahoo! News Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Subscribe to our news feeds Top StoriesMy Yahoo!RSS » More news feeds | What are news feeds? Also on Yahoo Answers Groups Mail Messenger Mobile Travel Finance Movies Sports Games » All Yahoo! Services Site Highlights Singapore Full Coverage Most Popular Asia Entertainment Photos World Cup 2010 Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community | Intellectual Property Rights Policy | Help

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