GREASIE WHEELS, LLC DECEMBER 4, 2007 In Memory Saying Goodbye to the Gentleman of Poker Professional David “Chip” Reese Passes at 56

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Say what you will about poker players and professional gamblers, but at the mention of legend David “Chip” Reese, any negative stereotypes one may have seem to fly out the window. A regular player of the “The ,” Reese was an integral participant and founder of an elite group who played the highest stakes games in the world. He could be seen regularly at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, inside the etched glass room created by . His display of David edward reese stamina and true 1951 - 2007 grace were never more apparent to the public that David Edward “Chip” Reese, born Stricken with rheumatic fever as a during the 2006 March 28, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, and a 33- child, he would spend the better part of a World Series of year resident of Las Vegas, passed early this year at home in recovery. It is thought that Poker, when after morning. Reese had planned a trip earlier the illness may have caused respiratory several grueling this week, but canceled after experiencing issues and weakened his heart valves. sessions, and a six- flu-like symptoms. Reese entered a local hour heads-up The father, husband, and true final match against , Reese hospital yesterday and was diagnosed with friend to many will be remembered pneumonia. A nurse discovered him early became the first to capture the for more than his accomplishments at $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. championship this morning. the poker table. title. Close friend and comrade Doyle ADDITIONAL WRITINGS - Brunson stated after the event, “There’s really no one more deserving Poker News Article by Al Moe of this title. He’s got to be one of the Blind Bet Poker Article by Greg Cavouras best all around poker players I’ve ever known. He’s also just a good man.” NBC Video featuring David “Chip” Reese -Lisa Wheeler YouTube NBC National Heads Up Championship

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