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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7 years ago5,320BestPokerVids,

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...

15 years ago5,596

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

13 years ago8,411

Published 13 years ago

Mike Sexton - Team Partypoker

Mike Sexton discusses his life, the world of poker and how it feels to be a Team PartyPoker ambassador.

16 years ago8,230

Published 16 years ago

Mike Sexton Needs Baby Shoe Money

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

7 years ago7,338BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Mike Sexton at the Caribbean Poker Party

Michelle Orpe caught up with partypoker ambassador and all-round poker legend Mike Sexton in Punta Cana, Domincan Republic, where ...

13 years ago14,910PartyPoker,

Published 13 years ago

Mike Sexton in PT interview

Last year Mike Sexton was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame which is according to himself the highlight of his poker career. In...

15 years ago15,051

Published 15 years ago

Mike Sexton makes sick call against Matusow

Daniels reaction is just priceless :D

7 years ago6,682BestPokerVids,

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.

7 years ago6,144BestPokerVids,

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 ago6,972BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

Mike Sexton on Multi-Way Pots

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

Online Poker , 6 years ago

Party Poker Responds to Player Feedback By Abolishing More Fees

A pet peeve of many online poker players is getting dinged by silly fees that all too often come with the territory of playing the game online.

PartyPoker Ambassador Boris Becker Declared Bankrupt

Former Wimbledon tennis champion–turned commentator and poker ambassador for PartyPoker – Boris Becker, has been declared bankrupt by a court in London.

Online Poker , 5 years ago

Partypoker Gear Up for WPT Montreal with PP LIVE Dollars Deals

partypoker are gearing up for their annual WPT Montreal stop

Live Poker Events, 5 years ago

Partypoker Heads to the Copacabana in Rio for the WSOP Circuit Brazil

A guaranteed $2million+ spread across the ring events

Partypoker Weekly News

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

Phil Hellmuth Accepts Analyst Gig on WPT 'Raw Deal'

You will hear no complaints from Phil Hellmuth in accepting the position of analyst on the 'Raw Deal' broadcasts of the World Poker Tour.

Poker Player Found Dead in Las Vegas Not a Victim of Foul Play

Matthew Hauge was determined by the coroner to have died from natural causes and was not the victim of foul play.

Positive Early Reviews For 'Molly's Game'

"Molly's Game" is reportedly full of amazing performances, snappy Sorkin-style dialogue, and it might very well be the best poker movie since "Rounders".

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, 6 years ago

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.