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Poker Pro Chip Reese dead at 56

Greg — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:53:49 +0000

Wow, shocking news from the poker world today. Chip Reese, one of the best high-stakes cash game poker players, died at the age of 56.

According to Card Player, Reese was admitted to a hospital last night with symptoms of pneumonia and passed away in his sleep.

He will be missed by the poker community.

Jamie Gold wins 2006 World Series Of Poker.

Greg — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:51:17 +0000

Jamie Gold outlasted 8,773 players over a two-week period to win the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em main event at the World Series of Poker early Friday morning. Gold wins a record $12 million and a gold bracelet, while Paul Wasicka earned $6,102,499 for 2nd.

Poker Fans Push Online Gambling

Greg — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:28:57 +0000

Three professional poker players raised the stakes in a debate over Internet gambling Tuesday, calling on Congress to reject three bills that attempt to stop U.S. residents from playing online poker.