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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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 ...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Mike Sexton on Preflop Raises

Poker legend and WPT Champion Mike Sexton gives us advice on pre flop raise sizing for LearnWPT's Tip of the Day segment.

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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.

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Mike Sexton on Multi-Way Pots

Poker legend Mike Sexton reminds us to be mindful of the hands we play in multi-way pots

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The Most AMAZING Comeback Ever??

In this look back to the final table of the 2005 "Speed Poker" event, that came with a $20k buy-in, old school players Mike Sexton...

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The World of Sam Trickett: Part 2

Sam Trickett's role as partypoker ambassador takes him all around the world, playing in some of the biggest games available - both...

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Introducing WSOP King's in Rozvadov

The longest-running and most prestigious live poker event in the world, the World Series of Poker, returns to Europe and the King'...

Protection Poker – it’s got GAME

Entertainment maestros G.A.M.E. coming up with Protection Poker – a new form of Texas Hold’em which aims to reduce variance and, hopefully, the tilt that comes with being sucked out on.

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.

Sickest Hero Calls

Elite players run through the hand in their hand, weighing up what their opponents may hold. It is no easy task and when they make up their mind they put their money where the mouth is.

Mike Sexton Expresses His Concerns over WSOP

Big:T;he name Mike Sexton is well-known to poker players and fans alike. As a player, World Poker Tour commentator, and Partypoker spokesman, Sexton has earned the respect of many. For these reasons,