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

WPT 2014 Ladies Night Invitational - Part 1/2Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten provide the commentary for the World Poker Tour 2014...

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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

$2.4million Jeopardy! Winner James Holzhauer Teams Up with Mike Sexton for WSOP Run!

Record-breaking Jeopardy! Star James Holzhauer will kick off his WSOP debut today

Online Poker , 5 years ago

1300+ Satellite Qualifiers Join the Record-Breaking partypoker MILLIONS Online

There is still time and plenty of chances to grab yourself a seat in partypoker’s epic event

Live Poker Events, 6 years ago

Dan Bilzerian Shows Up at WSOP

Dan Bilzerian rolled into the WSOP looking to play high-stakes No-Limit Hold’em in the brand-new King’s Casino cash game section at the Rio.

Finland’s Joni Jouhkimainen Joins PartyPoker

PartyPoker have signed Finnish pro Joni Jouhkimainen to join their team as a sponsored pro in both the live and online spheres.

Live Poker Events, 7 years ago

Howard Lederer Makes Debut at WSOP

One apology and the surprise appearance of Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson later, and it was the turn of Howard ‘The Professor’ Lederer to step into the Rio in Las Vegas, yesterday, for the World Series of Poker.

Interview With Mike Sexton

PokerTube caught up with the partypoker chairman and Hall of Famer

Interview With partypoker Chairman & Poker Legend Mike Sexton

PokerTube had a chance to ask Sexton a few questions regarding the state of poker today

Jason Koon Joins Party Poker Team Pros and Player Advisory Panel

Party Poker took another step toward its goal of becoming the industry's most liked poker site by players.

Online Poker , 5 years ago

Live the Poker Player’s Dream With a partypoker MILLIONS Passport

What price would you put on a passport to poker highroller stardom?

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.