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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The New Rockies: Mike Sexton

While in Philadelphia for WPT Parx Open Poker Classic, Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten decided to trace the footsteps of one of P...

7 years ago6,634BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Mike Sexton on Board Texture

Poker legend and WPT Champion Mike Sexton gives us advice on paying attention to board texture for LearnWPT's Tip of the Day segment.

15 years ago6,507

Published 15 years ago

sextons 2008 aussie millions

Keiths hand, followed by the segment on the sexton family

7 years ago6,500BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Mike Sexton on Playing Pocket Aces

Poker legend Mike Sexton gives us tips on playing pocket aces pre-flop for LearnWPT's Tip of the Day segment.

3 years ago6,305PokerTube,

Published 3 years ago

The World Poker Tour Pays Tribute to Mike Sexton

Following the recent passing of Hall of Fame poker professional, Mike Sexton, The World Poker Tour has released a tribute video th...

13 years ago6,277

Published 13 years ago

Padraig Parkinson Mike Sexton

Padraig interviews Mike Sexton at the WSOP

7 years ago6,128BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Mike Sexton on Making Moves

Poker ambassador Mike Sexton gives us tips on making moves to be successful for LearnWPT's Tip of the Day segment.

7 years ago5,892BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Introducing the MyWPT App

Mike Sexton introduces the MyWPT app, which is designed exclusively for WPT players on tour; in fact, the only way you can use it ...

15 years ago5,562

Published 15 years ago

Mike Sexton - Doubles Up Before The Break

Melissa interview Mike moments after he doubles up in the $10K Pot-Limit Holdem event. 2008 WSOP

7 years ago5,287BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Mike Sexton - Baller of the Month

Every month, PokerUpdate.com bring you the one poker pro who was just Baller during the month! During the month of November, that...

Remembering the Poker Players We Lost in 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for many, a great year for a select few, and for all, at least, a year unlike any other

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

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’s Tale of Teenage Poker With a Gold Dust Twin

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

Interview With Mike Sexton

PokerTube caught up with the partypoker chairman and Hall of Famer

$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

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This Weekend’s $1million Big Game Tops the partypoker Weekly News

partypoker’s most recent newsletter reveals that there’s some Big Game fun lined up

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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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

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Partypoker Gear Up for WPT Montreal with PP LIVE Dollars Deals

partypoker are gearing up for their annual WPT Montreal stop