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R.I.P. Chip Reese
[Photo: Flipchip] Various trusted media outlets are reporting that poker Hall of Famer Chip Reese died in his sleep early this morning. Wicked Chops mentions some recent flu or pneumonia symptoms, but...
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Harrah’s writes in with the WSOP parent-company’s thoughts and condolences: WSOP’s Statement on Passing of Poker Legend ‘Chip’ Reese LAS VEGAS – December 4, 2007 –...
View ArticleRE: R.I.P. Chip Reese (2)
Funeral services are set for Friday, December 7th at 2pm. This will take place at Palm Mortuary – 6701 North Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas. (Thanks to Michael Craig for the heads-up.) There may also be...
View ArticleChip Reese Trophy Tourney
In poker’s version of retiring a jersey number, the WSOP has officially given the $50k HORSE event some honorary name cachet by making it forever (?) the Chip Reese championship event. From Harrah’s:...
View ArticleBeyond the Table: Live and Otherwise
Following a pattern established by arena faves Frampton, Kiss, and Cheap Trick, this episode of Beyond the Table captures the group in a rare live performance. With no edits, overdubs, or other studio...
View ArticleDeep Thoughts by Doyle Brunson
It seems that everyone has a blog these days, and Doyle Brunson has begun his own journal of sorts. Not long after the return of Doyle’s Room to the U.S. market in October, he began writing the...
View ArticleMath vs. Math
Andy Bloch caught an ace on the river to best Huck Seed … so he moves on to what is theoretically his second-biggest heads-up match of his career (the first being the 2006 $50k HORSE finals against...
View ArticleHorsing Around
The underbuzz at the Rio these days is the upcoming HORSE event. Everybody wants in, but few have the necessary liquid capital bankroll cushion to comfortably do so. The WSOP ran the last $2,250...
View Article(Way) Outside the WSOP – (Day 27)
Phan Phantastically wins 2nd bracelet of Series Recapping last night, and a preview of today’s tournaments at the WSOP: John Phan continued a tradition since 2000: A multiple bracelet winner at the...
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What’s the meaning of 4-4-7-7-A?
photo: Flipchip / LasVegasVegas Good thing Michael DeMichele didn’t win, or the inscription “Standing the Test of Time” might seem a little presumptuous. Chuck in Fort Worth writes in with some kudos...
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Colorful Character Jimmy Chagra Dead at 63
The story of Jimmy Chagra’s life is a colorful one, to say the least. His early years included a heavy investment in the drug business, high-stakes gambling, which included poker with the likes of...
View ArticleCasey Reese, Son of Chip, Dies
Few details about a presumably sad occurrence, but Casey was 20, had a promising baseball career, and likely would’ve found his way to poker upon reaching legal casino gambling age, where we would’ve...
View ArticleRE: Casey Reese, Son of Chip, Dies
While the cause of death is being investigated, Doyle Brunson wrote in a blog post today that it was a prescription drug overdose. It seems like yesterday when my nephew called and gave me a message...
View ArticleBach Outlasts the Field in 50k HORSE
The final table of the $50,000 HORSE finally concluded at 10am PT with David Bach defeating John Hanson in a marathon final table that lasted over 475 hands, making it the longest final table in the...
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Darvin Moon vs. Joe Cada New Poll: How Long a Heads-up Battle?
photo: WSOP.com That’s what we wanna know … after Saturday/Sunday’s marathon 9->2 session … how long do you think the heads-up battle between Darvin Moon and Joe Cada will go? They’re currently in...
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R.I.P. Chip Reese
[Photo: Flipchip] Various trusted media outlets are reporting that poker Hall of Famer Chip Reese died in his sleep early this morning. Wicked Chops mentions some recent flu or pneumonia symptoms, but...
View ArticleRE: R.I.P. Chip Reese
Harrah’s writes in with the WSOP parent-company’s thoughts and condolences: WSOP’s Statement on Passing of Poker Legend ‘Chip’ Reese LAS VEGAS – December 4, 2007 –...
View ArticleRE: R.I.P. Chip Reese (2)
Funeral services are set for Friday, December 7th at 2pm. This will take place at Palm Mortuary – 6701 North Jones Boulevard in Las Vegas. (Thanks to Michael Craig for the heads-up.) There may also be...
View ArticleChip Reese Trophy Tourney
In poker’s version of retiring a jersey number, the WSOP has officially given the $50k HORSE event some honorary name cachet by making it forever (?) the Chip Reese championship event. From Harrah’s:...
View ArticleBeyond the Table: Live and Otherwise
Following a pattern established by arena faves Frampton, Kiss, and Cheap Trick, this episode of Beyond the Table captures the group in a rare live performance. With no edits, overdubs, or other studio...
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