Mike Sexton

[railbird]

Mike Sexton is one of poker’s greatest ambassadors. He authorized this tweet. He has only wanted to deliver positive messages so he kept his health problems private. Mike has been battling prostate cancer that has recently spread to other organs. He began in-home hospice a month ago.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Wow this is terrible news. I always enjoyed his commentary alongside Vince Van Patten on the WPT telecasts. He is a consummate professional whether on the felt or in the booth.

 

[John Kelly]

Sexton is 72.

He has not tweeted since August 22.

 

[pro analyser]

Fun Fact-Mike played in the first million dollar poker entry tournament. He was backed for his whole entry and in return received a 50% of the profits. He cashed that year for 1,109,333. In second was Sam Trickett who was backed by matchbook. David Einhorn finished 3rd, who has been shorting Tesla. https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=64804

 

[sharky99]

Had multiple chats with Mike Sexton at the Bally's Sportsbook of all place over time. I assumed he liked it there cause it was quiet and he could do his thing without being bothered except from me

 

[railbird]

an old bookie of mine told me Mike has been betting with him for 35 years, he was betting a 100 a game in early 90s, after pokerstars deal he became a 5-10k a game

 

[pro analyser]

an old bookie of mine told me Mike has been betting with him for 35 years, he was betting a 100 a game in early 90s, after pokerstars deal he became a 5-10k a game

Talked to Mike last year during a seniors event at the bellagio said sports betting was his weakness, should have joined railbird sports.

 

[railbird]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1301656558644813824

 

[svbettor]

an old bookie of mine told me Mike has been betting with him for 35 years, he was betting a 100 a game in early 90s, after pokerstars deal he became a 5-10k a game

Reading between the lines are you telling me he was a losing bettor? If he was winning he would have been cut off ?

 

[railbird]

Reading between the lines are you telling me he was a losing bettor? If he was winning he would have been cut off ?

entertainment to him, i think he was worth 50 mil at 1 time

 

[railbird]

if you knew him 5 minutes he made you feel like you knew him 20 years

 

[Wade]

he's a great commentator. we all gotta go sometime.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

RIP Mike....

 

[Almost Allright]

Dayton OH native I believe.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Born in Shelby, Indiana
Attended Ohio St university

 

[Viet]

Damn, one of the best announcers