Chip Reese we hardly knew ya

Lathum · 12-04-2007, 10:29 PM

Poker Legend Chip Reese died today from pneumonia symptems. He died in his sleep. He was 56.

Reese was widley regarded as tge best all around player in the world and proved it by winning the first $50,000 HORSE tournament at the 2006 WSOP.

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Jas_lov · 12-04-2007, 10:41 PM

That really sucks. He was the best there was and a total class act. RIP Chip.

Subby · 12-04-2007, 11:10 PM

Really fascinating guy. Sorry to hear the news. As an aside, I have to think that "professional gambler" has got to be one of the most unhealthy professions out there (over the long term.)

Lathum · 12-04-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Really fascinating guy. Sorry to hear the news. As an aside, I have to think that "professional gambler" has got to be one of the most unhealthy professions out there (over the long term.)

Why is that?

Not disagreing, just curious to see if you think it's because of stress, etc...

watravaler · 12-05-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Why is that?

Not disagreing, just curious to see if you think it's because of stress, etc...

Dan Harrington said something to the same affect in his book. Sitting around for 10+ hours a day in smokey casinos can't be too good for a person.

Jas_lov · 12-05-2007, 12:16 AM

Yeah, sitting in a chair all day, some of the cash game players will play all day and all night and not get much sleep, and if you're playing it for a living I'm sure the stress becomes a big factor with all of the ups and downs in poker.

12-04-2007, 11:10 PM	#3
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Really fascinating guy. Sorry to hear the news. As an aside, I have to think that "professional gambler" has got to be one of the most unhealthy professions out there (over the long term.) __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

12-04-2007, 10:41 PM	#2
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	That really sucks. He was the best there was and a total class act. RIP Chip.

12-05-2007, 12:16 AM	#6
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Yeah, sitting in a chair all day, some of the cash game players will play all day and all night and not get much sleep, and if you're playing it for a living I'm sure the stress becomes a big factor with all of the ups and downs in poker.

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