Mike Sexton / Chariman of partypoker / WPT Champion / WSOP Bracelet Winner

Mike Sexton, a professional poker player, commentator, member of the poker Hall of Fame, and partypoker chairman, has some crazy poker stories from his decades in the game. He gives valuable advice to new players, shares his inspiration for going pro, and reminisces on the greatest players he’s seen play over time. Tune in to hear Mike’s thoughts on the future of poker – and find out what he learned the hard way so you can avoid costly mistakes yourself. 

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 43:00 – Mike’s poker journey, his big wins and WPT title, his thoughts on bringing partypoker to the states, and who he believes is the greatest player of all time.
• 43:00 – 01:10:30 – How fatherhood impacted his career, what he says to new players, his dancing background, how became a commentator for the WPT, and his thoughts on HUDs.
• 01:10:30 – 01:33:30 – The state of live and online poker because of the pandemic, the tricky considerations for the Bahamas event, and the thing about televised poker.
• 01:33:30 – 02:15:00 – His inspiration to become a pro, the craziest thing he’s seen, some stories of playing back in the day, a record he holds, and his thoughts on the Mike Postle scandal.
• 02:15:00 – 02:31:30 – On respecting poker old-timers, reminiscing on poker scandals, making games fair, why it’s fun to set up different handicaps, and his recent golf game.
• 02:31:30 – On his book, exciting things up ahead, who he respects in poker, the exciting thing about the WPT online, some common struggles, and a warning about money management.

3 Key Points

• Poker can provide freedom.
• You have to put in the work to succeed.
• Respect poker old-timers!

Contact/Resources

• Partner - partypoker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Jeff’s Twitch
• Mike’s Book – Life’s a Gamble