Seeing as the game of poker quickly gained popularity in the past decade, the so-called poker boom in the early 2000’s may have not been entirely possible if it were not for Mike Sexton. Famed as a successful player, outstanding commentator and an overall industry leader, Sexton is considered one of the field’s greatest ambassadors […]
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Well-wishes sent out to poker legend Mike Sexton in his battle against prostate cancer
News of Mike Sexton’s health issues made the rounds on social media as fellow poker icons showed concern for the legendary “ambassador of poker”. The 72-year old reportedly began in-home hospice care about a month ago in his fight against prostate cancer which had recently spread to his other organs. Sexton is widely famous for […]
People News: Kristen Bicknell faces sexism; WPT Champions Cup renamed in honour of Mike Sexton; German streamer ‘Knossi’ breaks Twitch Record
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Kristen Bicknell wins third bracelet, faces sexism It’s hard enough in this poker world for females to succeed, but when we actually do succeed hate and doubt are as prevalent as praise and happiness amongst fellow […]
Brunson, Negreanu, Sexton: When poker players miss business opportunities
The days before Black Friday were well known as a lucrative time for players, but for those involved in online poker rooms, whether owning them or simply holding a stake, the potential for earning big money was far greater. That fact was underlined this week by a story about Doyle Brunson. Doyle Brunson turns down […]
Michael Mizrachi takes the lead of the WPT Tournaments of Champion
66 former champions of the WPT made the trip to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to participate in the WPT Tournament of Champions. It’s the second edition of this event which saw Farid Yachou besting a field of 64 players last year. The tournament is a special addition to the poker calendar, as it […]
Mike Sexton: From Commentator to WPT Champion
The WPT Tournament of Champions gets underway today, with a room full of invited former WPT champions taking their seat. This tournament will be an exciting and meaningful part of their annual poker schedule for most, but for one man, the tournament will have special significance… WPT champion in Montreal For many years, Mike Sexton […]
Up and Down: Mike Sexton wins WPT Title, Isildur1 takes back some losses
Mike Sexton wins his first WPT title After a lengthy career in which he has become an instantly recognisable poker commentator and also a WSOP bracelet winning player, Mike Sexton is now also a WPT winner. The CAD$3,850 (USD$2,922) buy-in and 648 entries helped to generate a prize pool of USD$1,490,802 for this event, which […]