WSOP to honour late legend in Buy-In event
The organisers of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) are set to award a new trophy in memory of poker legend David “Chip” Reese.
In a statement released by the WSOP’s commissioner Jeffrey Pollack, it was revealed that future winners of the $50,000 buy-in HORSE World Championship will receive the award.
“A true gentleman and the youngest person admitted to the Poker Hall of Fame, Chip Reese was recognized by his peers as the most successful player in the biggest mixed cash games of all time,”
Pollack said. “But he was also a great tournament player with three WSOP bracelets, including one for his historic victory in the inaugural $50,000 buy-in HORSE tournament in 2006.”
In addition to the trophy, the winner of the HORSE event will also receive the usual WSOP gold bracelet.
News of the new award comes as the WSOP Circuit kicks off in Atlantic City this week, with a three-day No Limit Hold’em championship to conclude the heat at the end of December.