{"id":20750,"date":"2025-06-05T19:51:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T22:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/?p=20750"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:47:30","slug":"chip-reese-a-true-legend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/","title":{"rendered":"Chip Reese: A True Legend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David &#8220;Chip&#8221; Reese is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and respected players in the history of the game. Known for his calm demeanor, impeccable judgment, and legendary performance in high-stakes cash games, Chip set a new standard for professionalism at the table. Despite never seeking the spotlight, his influence on the game was undeniable, and his peers consistently ranked him among the best to ever play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From dominating mixed games to mentoring some of the greatest players of later generations, Chip Reese left a lasting legacy that transcends tournaments or trophies. His career remains a benchmark of excellence, blending intelligence, patience, and a deep psychological understanding of opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chip-Reese.webp?resize=1024%2C694&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chip Reese\" class=\"wp-image-20752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chip-Reese.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chip-Reese.webp?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chip-Reese.webp?resize=768%2C521&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chip-Reese.webp?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Chip Reese 2&#8221; by Photos by flipchip \/ LasVegasVegas.com is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.<\/figcaption><\/figure><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Personal_Life\" >Personal Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Beginning_in_Poker\" >Beginning in Poker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Greatest_Achievements_in_Poker\" >Greatest Achievements in Poker<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#World_Series_of_Poker_WSOP_Bracelets\" >World Series of Poker (WSOP) Bracelets:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Other_Highlights\" >Other Highlights:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Strategies_in_Poker_and_Playing_Style\" >Strategies in Poker and Playing Style<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Hallmarks_of_His_Style\" >Hallmarks of His Style:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Poker_Books\" >Poker Books<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Key_Contribution\" >Key Contribution:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Notable_TV_Show_Appearances\" >Notable TV Show Appearances<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Notable_Appearances\" >Notable Appearances:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Most_Iconic_Hands_and_TV_Moments\" >Most Iconic Hands and TV Moments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#2006_WSOP_50000_HORSE_Championship_Victory\" >2006 WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship Victory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#Interview_on_Poker_Superstars\" >Interview on Poker Superstars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/chip-reese-a-true-legend\/#FAQ_about_Chip_Reese\" >FAQ about Chip Reese<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Life\"><\/span>Personal Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Edward Reese, known to the world as \u201cChip,\u201d was born on March 28, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio. From a young age, he demonstrated an exceptional intellect and competitiveness, excelling in both academics and strategy games. At just six years old, he reportedly read a volume of the World Book Encyclopedia cover to cover while recovering from rheumatic fever\u2014an early sign of the discipline and intellect that would define his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese attended Dartmouth College, where he earned a degree in economics and considered pursuing law at Stanford. However, his path changed dramatically when he made a detour to Las Vegas and discovered his immense talent for cards. That decision marked the beginning of one of the most respected careers in the game\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Away from the tables, Chip was known for his calm, thoughtful demeanor and for being deeply private. He was a devoted father to three children and was admired not only for his poker skills but also for his humility, integrity, and kindness. His balance between personal life and high-stakes intensity set him apart in a competitive world often marked by volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beginning_in_Poker\"><\/span>Beginning in Poker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip Reese&#8217;s path into professional poker wasn\u2019t planned\u2014it was serendipitous. After graduating from Dartmouth with an economics degree, he intended to attend Stanford Law School. But during a road trip to California, he made a stop in Las Vegas. What was supposed to be a brief detour turned into a lifelong calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese quickly realized that his natural ability to read people, his deep understanding of odds, and his calm temperament gave him a significant edge at the tables. He began playing professionally in the early 1970s, gravitating toward cash games rather than tournaments. Within a short time, he had earned a reputation among Vegas pros as a prodigious young talent who could play\u2014and win\u2014against anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many chased tournament glory, Reese found his niche in high-stakes cash games, particularly in mixed formats. He became a regular at the most elite tables, earning admiration from even the most seasoned veterans. His smooth transition from Ivy League graduate to poker savant laid the foundation for a career marked not by showmanship, but by quiet, consistent excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greatest_Achievements_in_Poker\"><\/span>Greatest Achievements in Poker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Chip Reese is best known for his dominance in high-stakes cash games, his tournament record is equally impressive\u2014marked by deep runs, prestigious titles, and universal respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Series_of_Poker_WSOP_Bracelets\"><\/span>World Series of Poker (WSOP) Bracelets:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Buy-in<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1978<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-seven-card-stud\/\">Seven-Card Stud<\/a><\/td><td>$1,000<\/td><td>$19,200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1982<\/td><td>Seven-Card Stud Split<\/td><td>$5,000<\/td><td>$92,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2006<\/td><td>H.O.R.S.E. Championship<\/td><td>$50,000<\/td><td>$1,716,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His victory in the 2006 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event is especially legendary. Designed to be the ultimate test of all-around poker skill, the tournament attracted the best players in the world. Reese&#8217;s win, after a grueling final table that lasted nearly seven hours, solidified his status as the most respected mixed-game player of his generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Highlights\"><\/span>Other Highlights:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame<\/strong> in 1991, at the age of 40\u2014the youngest inductee at the time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Widely regarded as the greatest cash game player of his era<\/strong>, particularly in games like Seven-Card Stud and Mixed Games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Played regularly in the highest-stakes games in Las Vegas, including the legendary Big Game at the Bellagio.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credited with mentoring and influencing a generation of top-level pros through both his skill and sportsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip Reese&#8217;s career is a testament to mastery, longevity, and balance. He didn\u2019t seek fame\u2014he earned it through brilliance and respect at the highest levels of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_in_Poker_and_Playing_Style\"><\/span>Strategies in Poker and Playing Style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip Reese was often called a &#8220;natural&#8221; at the table, not because he relied on instinct alone, but because of his unmatched ability to read players, control tempo, and adapt his strategy across multiple formats. His success wasn\u2019t driven by aggression or flashy plays\u2014it came from consistency, patience, and deeply analytical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hallmarks_of_His_Style\"><\/span>Hallmarks of His Style:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Adaptability<\/strong>: Reese was a master of all poker variants. He seamlessly transitioned between Seven-Card Stud, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-omaha-poker\/\">Omaha<\/a>, Hold\u2019em, and more, making him one of the most complete players ever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychological Understanding<\/strong>: He was renowned for reading opponents with uncanny precision. He rarely tilted, remained emotionally steady, and used his observations to gradually dismantle opponents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk Management<\/strong>: Known for his discipline, Reese didn\u2019t chase marginal edges unnecessarily. He picked the right moments, understood bankroll control, and approached poker as a lifelong pursuit\u2014not a sprint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash Game Discipline<\/strong>: Unlike many tournament specialists, Reese built his reputation in the most demanding cash games in the world, where long-term profitability requires deep technical knowledge and elite emotional control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His strategy wasn\u2019t about overpowering the table\u2014it was about making the fewest <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/strategy\/common-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\">mistakes<\/a>, understanding every game better than his opponents, and never letting ego interfere with decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poker_Books\"><\/span>Poker Books<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Chip Reese never authored a poker book of his own, his influence on poker literature is significant through his contribution to <em>Super\/System 2<\/em>, the sequel to Doyle Brunson&#8217;s iconic strategy guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Contribution\"><\/span>Key Contribution:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Super\/System 2<\/strong> (2004): Reese authored the chapter on Seven-Card Stud, a game in which he was widely considered the best in the world. In this chapter, he provided deep strategic insights, breaking down advanced concepts like implied odds, hand reading, betting patterns, and table image specific to stud games. His writing was detailed and respected for its clarity and depth, helping countless players improve their stud game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese\u2019s analytical and methodical approach made his chapter a standout in the book. Even though he wasn\u2019t a prolific writer, this single contribution has remained one of the most referenced resources for serious students of Seven-Card Stud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_TV_Show_Appearances\"><\/span>Notable TV Show Appearances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike many of his contemporaries, Chip Reese wasn\u2019t a regular fixture on televised poker, primarily because he preferred the high-stakes cash games away from the spotlight. However, when he did appear, his presence was quietly commanding and respected by peers and commentators alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Appearances\"><\/span>Notable Appearances:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Stakes Poker (GSN)<\/strong>: Reese appeared during the early seasons of this iconic show, sitting alongside legends like Doyle Brunson and <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/barry-greenstein-the-giving-pro\/\">Barry Greenstein<\/a>. Though not the most vocal at the table, his calculated decisions and composed demeanor stood out. He often engaged in large pots with a calm confidence that contrasted sharply with the more flamboyant players of the era.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Series of Poker Broadcasts<\/strong>: His final table appearance at the inaugural $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event in 2006, which he won, was widely covered and highlighted on ESPN. The win solidified his reputation as one of the greatest all-around poker players of all time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese\u2019s legacy on TV isn\u2019t built on catchphrases or theatrics\u2014it\u2019s built on quiet dominance, humility, and technical mastery that spoke for itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Iconic_Hands_and_TV_Moments\"><\/span>Most Iconic Hands and TV Moments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip Reese&#8217;s poker career is filled with moments that showcase his exceptional skill and calm demeanor. Here are some of his most iconic hands and television appearances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2006_WSOP_50000_HORSE_Championship_Victory\"><\/span>2006 WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship Victory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2006, Reese triumphed in the inaugural $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event at the World Series of Poker, a tournament designed to test a player&#8217;s versatility across multiple poker variants. The final table was a marathon, with Reese and Andy Bloch engaging in a heads-up battle that lasted over seven hours, the longest in WSOP history at the time. Reese&#8217;s victory earned him $1,784,640 and solidified his reputation as one of the game&#8217;s greatest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Chip Reese Tribute\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iy7PoQEiK4s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interview_on_Poker_Superstars\"><\/span>Interview on Poker Superstars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview on &#8220;Poker Superstars,&#8221; Reese discussed his approach to the game, emphasizing the importance of discipline and psychological insight. His thoughtful analysis provided viewers with a glimpse into the mind of a poker legend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Poker Superstars Interviews Chip Reese\" width=\"1290\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uVsgBACaJgQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-coblocks-faq__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_about_Chip_Reese\"><\/span>FAQ about Chip Reese<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>What was Chip Reese&#8217;s net worth?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of his passing in 2007, Chip Reese\u2019s estimated net worth was around $10 million. This included his tournament winnings, cash game earnings\u2014especially from high-stakes games in Las Vegas\u2014and his part-ownership in the Bellagio\u2019s poker room operations and other ventures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>How much did Chip Reese win in live tournaments?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He accumulated over $3.5 million in live tournament winnings, according to the Hendon Mob. His most significant victory was the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event at the 2006 WSOP, where he won $1,784,640.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>What made Chip Reese so respected among poker players?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reese was admired for his calm demeanor, strategic depth, and long-term success in high-stakes cash games. Many legends, including Doyle Brunson and Barry Greenstein, considered him the best all-around poker player of their era.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Did Chip Reese write any poker books?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although he didn\u2019t author any solo books, Reese contributed a widely acclaimed chapter on Seven-Card Stud in Doyle Brunson&#8217;s <em>Super\/System<\/em>, which is considered a foundational text in poker strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>How did Chip Reese die?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip Reese passed away in his sleep on December 4, 2007, due to pneumonia-related complications. His death was sudden and shocked the poker world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Is Chip Reese in the Poker Hall of Fame?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. In 1991, at the age of 40, Reese became the youngest person ever inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame at the time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Was Chip Reese more of a cash game or tournament player?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While he had several notable tournament results, Reese was primarily known for his dominance in high-stakes cash games, where his skills truly shined for decades.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><summary class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__content\"><strong>Did he play online poker?<\/strong><\/div><svg fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__question__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.39 14.99l-1.41 1.41L12 10.43 6.02 16.4l-1.41-1.41L12 7.6l7.39 7.39z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-faq-item__answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip Reese passed away before online poker truly exploded into the mainstream post-2010. He was known for his live play and preferred the psychological and interpersonal aspects of in-person games.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David &#8220;Chip&#8221; Reese is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and respected players in the history of the game. Known for his calm demeanor, impeccable judgment, and legendary performance in high-stakes cash games, Chip set a new standard for professionalism at the table. Despite never seeking the spotlight, his influence on the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":173886969,"featured_media":20752,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_wpf_sched_at":"2026-10-20 14:00:00","_wpf_sched_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>David \"Chip\" Reese was an American professional poker player, born in Ohio in 1951, who spent most of his career in the highest-stakes cash games in Las Vegas. He won three World Series of Poker bracelets, the last of them in the inaugural $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event in 2006, and in 1991 he became the youngest player inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. He died in Las Vegas on December 4, 2007, at the age of 56. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":20752,\"align\":\"center\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chip-Reese.webp\" alt=\"Chip Reese at the 2005 World Series of Poker\" class=\"wp-image-20752\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\"Chip Reese 2\" by Photos by flipchip \/ LasVegasVegas.com is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chip Reese: key facts<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"wpf-keyfacts\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table wpf-keyfacts\"><table><tbody>\n<tr><th>Full name<\/th><td>David Edward Reese <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Nickname<\/th><td>Chip <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Born<\/th><td>March 28, 1951, Centerville, Ohio, United States <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Died<\/th><td>December 4, 2007, Las Vegas, aged 56 <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Education<\/th><td>Dartmouth College <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Known for<\/th><td>High-stakes mixed cash games, including the Big Game in Las Vegas; seven-card stud <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Poker Hall of Fame<\/th><td>Inducted 1991, aged 40 <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>WSOP bracelets<\/th><td>3 (1978, 1982, 2006); 25 WSOP cashes, 16 final tables <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Live tournament earnings<\/th><td>$3,999,090 as of October 5, 2026 <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early life and education<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WSOP.com gives Reese's birthplace as Centerville, Ohio, and he grew up in the Dayton area. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> In his first year of elementary school he caught rheumatic fever and had to stay at home for most of the year. His mother stayed with him and taught him board and card games, and he later said: \"I'm really a product of that year.\" By the age of six he was playing poker for baseball cards with fifth-graders on his street, and winning. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In high school he played football and was on the debate team, which won an Ohio State Championship and went to the National Finals. He was accepted at Harvard but chose Dartmouth College. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> He played so much poker at Dartmouth that his fraternity named its game room the \"David E. Reese Memorial Card Room\". <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginning in poker: a detour to Las Vegas<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After Dartmouth, Reese was due to start graduate school at Stanford; WSOP.com and Card Player describe it as business school. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> He stopped in Las Vegas for the summer. According to PokerNews, he arrived with $400, lost it playing blackjack, took a job selling land and played $5\/$10 <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-seven-card-stud\/\">seven-card stud<\/a>, his favorite game. Near the end of the summer he entered a $500 tournament at the Sahara and won $40,000. By the time he should have been at Stanford, his bankroll was over $100,000. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Reese himself summed it up for Card Player: \"I came to Vegas in 1974, and I really just came for a weekend.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With a playing partner, Danny Robeson, he then risked $15,000 of their bankroll in a $400\/$800 high-low split game that included Doyle Brunson and Johnny Moss. After a four-day weekend the bankroll stood at $400,000. Reese was 23. At 28 he became poker room manager at the Dunes casino, a job he kept for five years. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> Card Player reported that he won more than $2 million in cash games in the mid-1970s, and that for a few years in the 1980s he was a central figure in the Computer Group, a team of sports bettors who used computers and mathematics. <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playing style<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reese built his reputation in cash games rather than tournaments. He was a regular in \"The Big Game\", the highest-stakes mixed game in Las Vegas, <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> and ESPN described him and Brunson as its anchors in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> In 2006, at 54, he could still be found in $4,000\/$8,000 limit games there. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Seven-card stud was considered his strongest game. David Sklansky rated him the best seven-card stud player in the world, <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup> and in <em>Super\/System<\/em> Brunson called him \"the best seven-card stud player I've ever played with.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Peers most often described his temperament. Brunson said: \"I knew him for 35 years, I never saw him get mad or raise his voice.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Mike Sexton said that \"Chip has always been admired by players for his success, his demeanor at the table, and that he never steamed or went on tilt.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup> Reese's own view was that the players who make the most money are the ones willing to gamble, and of pros who only sit in perfect games he said: \"Those guys have cost themselves a fortune over the course of their careers.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greatest achievements<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Series of Poker bracelets<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Entries<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><th>Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>1978<\/td><td>$1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>$19,200<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1982<\/td><td>$5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud<\/td><td>37<\/td><td>$92,500<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2006<\/td><td>Event #20: $50,000 H.O.R.S.E.<\/td><td>143<\/td><td>$1,716,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 1978 title came in a <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker\/how-to-play-poker\/variants-and-rules\/how-to-play-seven-card-stud-hi-lo-seven-card-stud-8-or-better\/\">seven-card stud high-low<\/a> event and the 1982 title in seven-card stud. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Reese later said that bracelets were not a big deal back then and that he did not play the World Series for ten years: \"Had I known that the bracelets were going to become so important, I would have played in a lot more tournaments.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> Card Player dates that break to the mid-1990s, with a return to major tournaments around 2002. <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first $50,000 H.O.R.S.E., 2006<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2006 the WSOP held a $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event for the first time, at the time the largest buy-in in WSOP history. <sup><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup> It drew 143 entries. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Brunson and Phil Ivey were also at the final table, and the three were presented as \"the three generations of poker\". <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Reese then faced Andy Bloch heads-up for 286 hands over about seven hours, the longest heads-up match in WSOP history at that point. <sup><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup> Bloch had him all in four times; the final hand came when Reese's ace-queen held against Bloch's nine-eight. <sup><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The official WSOP.com result lists the first prize as $1,716,000. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> Some reports at the time gave $1,784,640, and Bloch received $1,029,600 for second place. <sup><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup> It was Reese's first bracelet in 24 years. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other WSOP results<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year<\/th><th>Event<\/th><th>Result<\/th><th>Prize<\/th><th>Source<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>1989<\/td><td>$5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball (Rebuy)<\/td><td>3rd of 34<\/td><td>$46,500<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1993<\/td><td>$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event<\/td><td>26th of 231<\/td><td>$12,000<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>1995<\/td><td>$2,500 No-Limit Hold'em<\/td><td>5th of 249<\/td><td>$31,125<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>2007<\/td><td>$5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (Rebuy)<\/td><td>12th<\/td><td>$41,229<\/td><td><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He never won the Main Event. In total WSOP.com lists 25 cashes, 16 final tables and $2,246,089 in WSOP earnings. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Poker Hall of Fame, 1991<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reese was elected to the Poker Hall of Fame in 1991 at the age of 40. PokerNews noted that he was the 19th inductee, only the third living player to be enshrined, and the youngest. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The David \"Chip\" Reese Memorial Trophy<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After his death, the WSOP announced that future winners of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. would receive a trophy named after him. <sup><a href=\"#source-8\">[8]<\/a><\/sup> The David \"Chip\" Reese Memorial Trophy was first presented in 2008, <sup><a href=\"#source-11\">[11]<\/a><\/sup> and since 2010 it has gone to the winner of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship, the event that replaced the H.O.R.S.E. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> WSOP.com states that he is the only player with a trophy named after him at the WSOP. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super\/System<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reese did not write a book of his own. He and Brunson wrote the seven-card stud section of Brunson's original <em>Super\/System<\/em>, whose other expert contributors were Mike Caro, David Sklansky, Joey Hawthorne and Bobby Baldwin. <sup><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Death and tributes<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reese died in his sleep at his Las Vegas home on December 4, 2007. The night before, he had called his doctor with pneumonia symptoms but did not go to hospital; his son found him the next morning. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Card Player reported at the time that the exact cause of death was not yet known, <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup> and Barry Greenstein suggested that gastric bypass surgery he had undergone a few years earlier might have contributed. <sup><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup> He had lived in Las Vegas for 33 years. <sup><a href=\"#source-7\">[7]<\/a><\/sup> He was survived by a son, a daughter and a stepdaughter. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Brunson said of him: \"He's certainly the best poker player that ever lived.\" WSOP commissioner Jeffrey Pollack said: \"Many consider Chip the greatest cash-game player who ever lived, but he was also a World Series of Poker legend.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup> Greenstein told Card Player: \"When it comes to respect, Chip was number one.\" <sup><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In his own words<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\"I'm really a product of that year.\" On the year he spent at home with rheumatic fever. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>\"There is nobody I won't play if the conditions are right.\" 2006. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>\"My ability to play all the games equally well.\" Asked what was the key to winning the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E., 2006. <sup><a href=\"#source-10\">[10]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<li>\"This is the biggest payday I've ever had in tournament play.\" After the same win. <sup><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Iconic moments on video<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship 2006<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reese played the 2006 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship; this episode also features Huck Seed and Barry Greenstein. <sup><a href=\"#source-13\">[13]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tMQCZ8rrfDk\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tMQCZ8rrfDk\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A WPT tribute to Chip Reese<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The World Poker Tour's tribute to Reese. <sup><a href=\"#source-14\">[14]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:embed {\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xTYldk2Zbpk\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"responsive\":true,\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xTYldk2Zbpk\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:embed -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ about Chip Reese<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>What was Chip Reese's real name?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>His full name was David Edward Reese. \"Chip\" was a nickname. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>How old was Chip Reese when he died?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He was 56. He was born on March 28, 1951, <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup> and died on December 4, 2007. <sup><a href=\"#source-4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>What was Chip Reese's cause of death?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>He died in his sleep at home after reporting pneumonia symptoms the night before. The exact cause was not known at the time, and friends such as Barry Greenstein suggested an earlier gastric bypass operation might have played a part. <sup><a href=\"#source-5\">[5]<\/a><a href=\"#source-6\">[6]<\/a><a href=\"#source-9\">[9]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>What was Chip Reese's net worth?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no reliable public figure for his net worth. What can be verified is his live tournament record: $3,999,090 in earnings as of October 5, 2026, according to PokerNews. <sup><a href=\"#source-1\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> Most of his career was spent in cash games and sports betting, whose results are not published.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>How many WSOP bracelets did Chip Reese win?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Three: in 1978, 1982 and 2006, the last in the inaugural $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. <sup><a href=\"#source-2\">[2]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>When was Chip Reese inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 1991, at the age of 40, which made him the youngest inductee at that time. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>Where did Chip Reese go to college?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Dartmouth College. He had also been accepted at Harvard. <sup><a href=\"#source-3\">[3]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:details -->\n<details class=\"wp-block-details\"><summary>Did Chip Reese write a poker book?<\/summary><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not under his own name. He co-wrote the seven-card stud section of Doyle Brunson's original <em>Super\/System<\/em>. <sup><a href=\"#source-12\">[12]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/details>\n<!-- \/wp:details -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Poker Legends<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/doyle-brunson\/\">Doyle Brunson<\/a>, his friend and Big Game partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/barry-greenstein-the-giving-pro\/\">Barry Greenstein<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpokerfederation.org\/poker-world\/poker-legends\/scotty-nguyen-the-prince-of-the-felt\/\">Scotty Nguyen<\/a>, a later winner of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"className\":\"wpf-sources\"} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wpf-sources\">\n<li id=\"source-1\">PokerNews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokernews.com\/poker-players\/chip-reese\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chip Reese player profile<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-2\">WSOP.com, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsop.com\/players\/426235034\/david-reese\/\" rel=\"noopener\">David Reese player profile<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-3\">PokerNews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokernews.com\/news\/2006\/02\/legends-poker-chip-reese-2586.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Legends of Poker: David 'Chip' Reese<\/a>, February 28, 2006.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-4\">PokerNews, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokernews.com\/news\/2007\/12\/chip-reese-passes-at-56-4527.htm\" rel=\"noopener\">Poker Legend David 'Chip' Reese Dead at 56<\/a>, December 4, 2007.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-5\">ESPN, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/espn\/poker\/news\/story?id=3141655\" rel=\"noopener\">Poker legend Reese dies in Las Vegas at age 56<\/a>, December 4, 2007.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-6\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/poker-news\/3125-remembering-chip-reese\" rel=\"noopener\">Remembering Chip Reese<\/a>, December 5, 2007.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-7\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/cardplayer-poker-magazines\/65693-david-chip-reese-1951-2007-21-1\/articles\/17248-saying-goodbye-to-a-gentleman\" rel=\"noopener\">Saying Goodbye to a Gentleman<\/a>, January 24, 2008.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-8\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/cardplayer-poker-magazines\/65693-david-chip-reese-1951-2007-21-1\/articles\/17244-thanks-for-the-memories-chip\" rel=\"noopener\">Thanks for the Memories, Chip<\/a>, January 18, 2008.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-9\">Las Vegas Review-Journal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewjournal.com\/news\/poker-hall-of-famer-dies\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Poker hall-of-famer dies<\/a>, December 5, 2007.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-10\">PokerListings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pokerlistings.com\/news\/chip-reese-i-will-celebrate-by-sleeping-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Chip Reese: 'I Will Celebrate By Sleeping'<\/a>, July 15, 2006.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-11\">Card Player, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardplayer.com\/poker-news\/17266-the-top-10-most-momentous-events-in-wsop-history\" rel=\"noopener\">The Top 10 Most Momentous Events In WSOP History<\/a>, May 26, 2014.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-12\">Poker1 (Mike Caro), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poker1.com\/archives\/19864\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunson's Super\/System<\/a>, accessed October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li id=\"source-13\">PokerGO on YouTube, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tMQCZ8rrfDk\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC Heads-Up Poker Championship 2006, Episode 3 with Huck Seed, Barry Greenstein and Chip Reese<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"source-14\">World Poker Tour on YouTube, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xTYldk2Zbpk\" rel=\"noopener\">A WPT Tribute to Chip Reese<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"wpf-last-verified\"} -->\n<p class=\"wpf-last-verified\"><em>Last verified: October 5, 2026. 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