Chip Reese – Dies at 56
One of poker’s legends David “Chip” Reese died today in Las Vegas. Eric Drache, a close friend of the family, said Reese called his doctor at 10 p.m. on Monday complaining of pneumonia symptoms but never went to a hospital and died in his sleep last night.
With 3 WSOP Bracelets, Reese was one of the greatest poker players of all time. His greatest victory came in 2006 when he won the $50K Buy-in HORSE event at the World Series of Poker.
In 1991, Reese became the youngest player to ever be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame at 40 years old.
Reese is also known for his contributions to Doyle Brunson’s poker bible: Super System where he wrote a chapter all about 7-card stud.
His contributions to the poker community will be remembered for ever!
Thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family during this difficult time.
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Scotty Nguyen Drunk HORSE Escapades said
am August 20 2008 @ 11:47 am
[...] happened to catch the 50K buy in HORSE tournament last night on ESPN, you saw a touching tribute to Chip Reese during the first 10 minutes. Chip passed away last winter unexpectedly and left a legacy as one of [...]
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am September 4 2008 @ 3:07 pm
[...] Jamiel Alexander “Jimmy” Chagra, suspect in a 1979 federal judge assassination, notorious drug runner and poker player, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, August 19, 2008 at 63 years of age. Jimmy led a chaotic life as a known drug runner throughout the majority of his time. Much of the money he acquired through drug dealings was lost at the poker tables in Las Vegas. He was a recreational gambler with a penchant for the expensive tables, losing untold amounts of money to professional poker players like Doyle Brunson and the late Chip Reese. [...]