MIKE Sexton, an iconic poker champion and commentator, has passed away at the age of 72. Here is more on longtime TV broadcaster. Who was Mike Sexton? Sexton served as a World Poker Tour commentator for nearly two decades and was known as the “ambassador of poker,” according to Deadline. He won a WPT title […]
MIKE Sexton, an iconic poker champion and commentator, has passed away at the age of 72.
Here is more on longtime TV broadcaster.
Sexton served as a World Poker Tour commentator for nearly two decades and was known as the “ambassador of poker,” according to Deadline.
He won a WPT title in 2016 in Montreal.
“Mike served as a WPT commentator for 15 seasons and spent a lifetime growing the game of poker around the globe,” WPT CEO Adam Pliska said, according to Deadline.
“His glowing presence resonated with players and fans of poker alike, who will all miss him onscreen and at the table. Mike’s legacy will forever be a part of poker’s history.”
Sexton was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2008.
Fellow Poker Hall of Famer Linda Johnson announced Sexton’s death on Twitter.
“Mike Sexton passed away peacefully at home earlier today surrounded by family members,” Johnson wrote on September 6.
“He appreciated all the wonderful comments and farewells from poker players all over the world. Service details are forthcoming. For now, please keep his family in your thoughts as they grieve.”
She added: “I am so thankful for the wonderful memories I have of traveling the world with Mike Sexton for the past 30+years. There was no kinder more humble person.
“Mike leaves an amazing legacy for the poker world and for his family. RIP Mike Sexton!”
She wrote on September 1 that Sexton “has been battling prostate cancer that has recently spread to other organs. He began in-home hospice a month ago.”
“May all of your cards be live, and may all of your pots be monsters,” was his iconic sign-off.
