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 ago5,317BestPokerVids,

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 ago5,595

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 ago14,909PartyPoker,

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 ago15,050

Published 15 years ago

Mike Sexton makes sick call against Matusow

Daniels reaction is just priceless :D

7 years ago6,680BestPokerVids,

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 ago6,143BestPokerVids,

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 ago6,969BestPokerVids,

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

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.

Partypoker Weekly News

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

Live Poker Events, 6 years ago

Party Poker Releases 2018 LIVE Schedule with $100 Million Guaranteed

The success of Party Poker LIVE this year will carry over into 2018 to the tune of $100 million in guaranteed prize pools from now thru December 2018.

Mike Sexton Loses $500Million In Party Poker Deal

What seemed like a shrewd move at the time turned out to be not so in hindsight. The Poker Hall of Famer estimates that he lost $500 million by selling his stock early.

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

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,

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, 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

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.

The Mockery of WPT Fallsview: Mike Leah Bought his WPT Title?

What should have been a celebration of his first-ever WPT title has rebounded in spectacular fashion for Canadian pro Mike Leah.