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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Mike Sexton - Doubles Up Before The Break

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Mike Sexton Needs Baby Shoe Money

Mike Sexton and Kimberly Lansing from Day 3 of the WPT World Championship at the Bellagio.

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Irish Poker Championship Sexton v McFadden

Sexton v McFadden IPC

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Live Poker Events, 6 years ago

Sam Greenwood Wins Caribbean Poker Party Main Event For $1,000,000

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Live Poker Events, 6 years ago

Scott Blumstein Takes the WSOP Main Event title!

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The Best Celebrity WSOP Performances

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WPT Honors Awards For Mike Sexton And Bruno Fitoussi

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