WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Trophy Named After ReeseHis Legacy Will Live On at the Annual Event |
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When the $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. event debuted at the 2006 World Series of Poker, it immediately became considered the Player's Championship for two reasons. One was that it was the biggest buy-in event of the entire series - five times bigger than its next-closest competitor, the main event - and the other reason was because players must be skilled in hold'em, Omaha, razz, seven-card stud, and seven-card stud eight-or-better. It seemed only appropriate that a legend of the game, the most highly regarded all-around poker player in the industry, Chip Reese, won the inaugural event, and in commemoration of his passing, all future winners of this event will receive a trophy named after Reese.
"As a tribute to this great player who embodied the very best of our game, next year's $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship will be played in Chip's honor and memory," said Jeffrey Pollack, commissioner of the World Series of Poker, in a recent press release. "And the winner will receive the 'David "Chip" Reese Award,' as well as a WSOP bracelet, to commemorate his achievement."
To view a video tribute for Reese by Card Player, click here.
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