Mike Sexton

The "Ambassador of Poker" is best known as host of the World Poker Tour.

The "Ambassador of Poker" is best known as host of the World Poker Tour and spokesman for PartyPoker.

Sexton was born Sept. 22, 1947, and says he "majored in poker" while working toward his degree at Ohio State University. He's also a bridge player and taught the game in North Carolina. He took up poker in 1977, and in 1985 he moved to Nevada to pursue the game full time. In 1989 he won the stud event and a bracelet at theWorld Series of Poker. He also placed fifth in the 2005 National Heads-Up Poker Championship and won the 2006 WSOP Tournament of Champions for $1 million.

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Join Mike Sexton in Las Vegas

One of the most recognizable faces and voices in poker Mike Sexton, tells us how we can join him at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas f...

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2016 WPT LA Poker Classic: Day 1 Update

Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Mike Sexton and defending champion Anthony Zinno are in the field as Executive Tournament Director...

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Global Poker League - Quotes from the Stars

A compilation of great quotes about the Global Poker League from leaders within the poker industry and world-class professional po...

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2016 American Poker Awards - Interview with Mike Sexton

Mike Sexton chatted to Laura shortly after collecting his GPI Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 American Poker Awards

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WPT 2014 - Ladies Night - Part 2

WPT 2014 Ladies Night Invitational - Part 2/2Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten provide the commentary for the World Poker Tour 2014...

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WPT 2014 - Ladies Night - Part 1

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Mike vs Mike - Sexton Makes Awesome Call against Matusow

Two Mikes clashing: Matusow owned by Sexton

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Daniel Negreanu vs Mike Sexton

Daniel Negreanu makes a good read vs Mike Sexton (still pays it off)

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Cards to Cure Cancer Initiative with Mike Sexton and Shawn Cunix

Mike Sexton and Shawn Cunix talk about the charity initiative to battle cancer

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PartyPoker WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open Announcement

Mike Sexton announces partypoker WPT Winter Poker Open at Borgata

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Rainer Kempe Wins the $1,100 Caribbean Poker Party Festival MILLIONS Open for $200,000

An impressive warm-up is the best way to describe Rainer Kempe’s victory in the Caribbean Poker Party Festival $1,100 MILLIONS Open.

Partypoker Weekly News

It’s a busy time for partypoker this week as they reveal details of their new Player Panel

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Party Poker Releases 2018 LIVE Schedule with $100 Million Guaranteed

The success of Party Poker LIVE this year will carry over into 2018 to the tune of $100 million in guaranteed prize pools from now thru December 2018.

Mike Sexton Loses $500Million In Party Poker Deal

What seemed like a shrewd move at the time turned out to be not so in hindsight. The Poker Hall of Famer estimates that he lost $500 million by selling his stock early.

Mike Sexton’s Tale of Teenage Poker With a Gold Dust Twin

partypoker chairman Mike Sexton has close to six decades of poker tales to tell

Mike Sexton Expresses His Concerns over WSOP

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Mike Sexton's Health in Critical Condition as Poker World Offers Outpouring of Support

The poker world has seen a massive outpouring of warmth and support for one of the legends of the poker world - Mike Sexton

Mike Sexton, Legendary Poker Player, Commentator and Ambassador, Dies Aged 72

Mike Sexton, the ‘Ambassador of Poker’, has passed away peacefully at home after losing his battle with prostate cancer

Marcel Luske Becomes Party Poker's Latest Ambassador

Netherlands best-ever player signs up as an ambassador to the site, joining a team of pros which includes Sam Trickett, Jackie Glazier, Boris Becker and Carl Froch.

The Mockery of WPT Fallsview: Mike Leah Bought his WPT Title?

What should have been a celebration of his first-ever WPT title has rebounded in spectacular fashion for Canadian pro Mike Leah.