Chip Reese Honored by World Series of Poker

It was announced yesterday that Professional poker player Chip Reese will be forever remembered by the World Series of Poker. They have stated that from now on future winners of the $50,000 buy-in event will win a trophy named after Chip Reese along with the top prize. Reese recently passed away on December 4^th with no official cause yet released.

The $50,000 event was added to the World Series of Poker schedule in 2006 and was won by Reese. It was a H.O.R.S.E. event and the win made Reese a three-time bracelet winner. "A true gentleman and the youngest person admitted to the Poker Hall of Fame, Chip Reese was recognized by his peers as the most successful player in the biggest mixed cash games of all time," said Jeffrey Pollack, WSOP commissioner. "But he was also a great tournament player with three WSOP bracelets, including one for his historic victory in the inaugural $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. tournament in 2006."

Reese started playing cards early in life and would play for baseball cards as a child. When he went off to college at Dartmouth he continued to play and a card room was named after him there. He went to Las Vegas in the early seventies and had great success, becoming fast friends with such famous pros as Doyle Brunson.

Reese won WSOP bracelets in 1978, 1982 and then in 2006. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1991. He had not played as much over the years but came back in 2004 because of his children.  He then of course won his third bracelet at the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event.

"As a tribute to this great player who embodied the very best of our game, next year's $50,000 HORSE World Championship will be played in Chip's honor and memory," Pollack said. "And the winner will receive the 'David "Chip" Reese Award,' as well as a WSOP bracelet, to commemorate their achievement."