David Reese Poker Player Dies at 56
David Reese -Â a card star who won one of the biggest cash games in the world and three World Series of Poker championships, has died. He was 56. Reese died in his sleep and was found by his son early Tuesday morning at his Las Vegas home after suffering from symptoms of pneumonia. After attending Dartmouth College, Reese was on his way to Stanford business school in the early 1970’s when he stopped by a Las Vegas poker room and won big. 
Despite winning three World Series champion’s bracelets over the last four decades, including a $1.8 million HORSE event in 2005 that combines five poker disciplines, Reese focused his attention on high-stakes cash games away from the limelight. Doyle Brunson and Reese eventually became business partners, investing in everything from oil wells and mining to TV stations and racehorses and becoming sports betting consultants. Reese is survived by a son, a daughter and a stepdaughter. He was recently divorced from his wife. Services are planned for Friday in Las Vegas!