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Mike Sexton is an American professional poker player, commentator, and writer. He is best known for his role as the lead commentator for the World Poker Tour (WPT) on the Travel Channel. He is also the founder of the Tournament of Champions of Poker (TOC). Sexton was born in Shelbyville, Indiana, and attended Shelbyville High School. He graduated from Indiana University in 1971 with a degree in accounting. After college, he worked as a stockbroker and real estate investor. Sexton began playing poker in the early 1970s and quickly became a successful tournament player. He won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1989 and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2009. In addition to his poker career, Sexton is also an accomplished commentator and writer. He has written several books on poker, including Super System 2 and Million Dollar Hold'em. He has also written for Card Player magazine and is a regular contributor to the World Poker Tour website. Sexton is also an active philanthropist. He has donated to numerous charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the WPT Foundation, which provides grants to charities and organizations that promote poker.
Popular As | Michael Richard Sexton (Poker's Ambassador, The Ambassador of Poker) |
Occupation | actor |
Age | 73 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Born | 22 September, 1947 |
Birthday | 22 September |
Birthplace | Shelbyville, Indiana, USA |
Date of death | 6 September, 2020 |
Died Place | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
Nationality | USA |
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Mike Sexton Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Mike Sexton's Wife?
His wife is Karen Sexton (2007 - 6 September 2020) ( his death) ( 1 child), Unknown (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Karen Sexton (2007 - 6 September 2020) ( his death) ( 1 child), Unknown (? - ?) ( divorced) |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | Not Available |
Mike Sexton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mike Sexton worth at the age of 73 years old? Mike Sexton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from USA. We have estimated Mike Sexton's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Actor |
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Timeline
He was an actor, known for 7 Days to Vegas (2019), World Poker Tour (2003) and Deal (2008). He was married to Karen Sexton and Unknown.
In 2017 he was named a recipient of the WPT Honors, the organization's highest distinction awarded to the most vibrant and vital members of the poker industry, in celebration and appreciation of his exceptional contributions to the World Poker Tour and the poker community as a whole.
Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2008 for both his accomplishments in the poker and his "lifetime of stewardship of the game.".
In 2006, he donated $560,000 to the Special Olympics, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, Children Inc., Wounded Warrior Project, Ohio State University, and other charities.
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