it's very rare to find someone that almost no one has a bad thing to say about them. that is an indelible mark on a true legacy of someone who's passion could be felt for miles. RIP Mike Sexton.
Yes he is, and a nice guy. When I was in my early 20's 100 years ago, I used to play pool with Gabe in the rental apartment building we both lived in for a while on Miami Beach.
I knew Mike from being on the early Card Player Cruises in the 1990's I do remember very specifically him saying poker could be huge....if only audience could see the hole cards.....he was right
I didn't know until seeing this video that Mike Sexton had passed away. You did a wonderful job with this tribute video. You've given the world something that can be enjoyed by his family, friends and fans for decades to come.
When I first started playing poker in 2005, I would do a Mike Sexton impression if I was no longer in the hand:"I tell you what here, Vince...". Most of the other players had no clue, asking who the heck is Vince?
I also hadn't heard of this sad news. He always seemed like such a nice genuine guy. From this video i see that he was. Ill never forget his voice. I can close my eys and hear it, literally! RIP 🙏
I was at a final table , in Foxwoods with Mike, 7 stud eight or better. He gave me some advice that really helped me, could have hurt him. I ended up 5th, he won. This is before Part Poker etc.
Amazingly, Mike Sexton and Chip Reese were both born and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. 2 of the biggest names in the history of poker from a middle sized midwestern town. (not Vegas, California, or Texas).
Im a lover of Poker and play a lot I’m not a pro more like a recreational player ! With that being said Mike Sexton is poker royalty no 2 ways about it !
I would like to see something more about the bot issue on ACR. I saw videos where there seemed to be tens if not hundreds of phones playing online. More about how they ar fighting that and if they actually track the IP addresses of players to prevent collusion.
Mike Sexton was a bridge between the "old-timers" and today's players, with the history and knowledge. I was more than happy personally when he won the WSOP bracelet in 2006 TOC and then a WPT title in 2016 Montreal. His relationship with Stu Ungar and his WPT commentaries always brought a smile to my face, thank you Mr. Sexton...today and forever.
dang I been watching WPT for over 15 years, loved Mike Sexton, had no idea had passed. I just re-signed up to ClubWPT to start streaming it and wondered why Vince was on the main page but not Mike. Bummer, but his voice will live forever. Some big calls came from him, and I had no idea he was involved in PartyPoker, thats where I started playing in like 06 or 07
it's very rare to find someone that almost no one has a bad thing to say about them. that is an indelible mark on a true legacy of someone who's passion could be felt for miles. RIP Mike Sexton.
World Poker Tour hasn't been the same/as good since he passed. RIP
Agree with this
Amen. Mike, and Lon and Chad, are the ones who add class and enjoyment to watching the game. Mike's voice always made us all feel good.
@@jalbert222 Gabe Kaplan is also a really good commentator or at least he was.
Yes he is, and a nice guy. When I was in my early 20's 100 years ago, I used to play pool with Gabe in the rental apartment building we both lived in for a while on Miami Beach.
I knew Mike from being on the early Card Player Cruises in the 1990's I do remember very specifically him saying poker could be huge....if only audience could see the hole cards.....he was right
I was genuinely shocked and saddened when I learned of his passing. I just learned that he left behind a young child which saddens me even more.
"May all your cards be live and May all your pots be monsters"
Absolute legend and class act
100%
Didn’t know Mike passed until I stumbled across an older episode of WPT last week.
RIP.
I didn't know until seeing this video that Mike Sexton had passed away. You did a wonderful job with this tribute video. You've given the world something that can be enjoyed by his family, friends and fans for decades to come.
Thanks, we miss him. ✌🏻👊🏼
Mike Sexton and Gabe Kaplan ♥ goats of the poker commentators
I just loved watching and listening to him RIP dear sir❤ see you on the felt in heaven
I hear poker is huge up there atm... =) _
When I first started playing poker in 2005, I would do a Mike Sexton impression if I was no longer in the hand:"I tell you what here, Vince...". Most of the other players had no clue, asking who the heck is Vince?
This is amazing. Thanks for sharing
I also hadn't heard of this sad news. He always seemed like such a nice genuine guy. From this video i see that he was. Ill never forget his voice. I can close my eys and hear it, literally! RIP 🙏
Mike Sexton testified in court as an expert witness for a friend who was arrested for playing $20 poker.
I say , “We got a classic race situation here Vince” regularly.
Had no idea he passed. Sad. I have been watching the Pluto WPT channel and he (and Tony) have taught me a lot and changed my game for the best.
Glad we can watch it on Pluto
Real Nice Tribute, Mike would be an easy guy to like, no matter how our paths may have crossed 👍🌈☀
I was at a final table , in Foxwoods with Mike, 7 stud eight or better. He gave me some advice that really helped me, could have hurt him. I ended up 5th, he won. This is before Part Poker etc.
What was the advice??
@@PokerBoomYT Make a saver deal with the other short stack, amatuer.
A kid at 61 !!!
Damn, Mike !
(Impressive)
His TOC win was a masterclass.if you get a chance check it out. Mike was a legend
He is the one who boomed the Texas holdem worldwide. Without him, Texas holdem poker couldn't have been boomed this much.
we miss you mike!... RIP n flop a set
Flop a set!
I really miss the man. Rest in peace MIKE.
An absolute legend and one of the games nicest guys!
Amazingly, Mike Sexton and Chip Reese were both born and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. 2 of the biggest names in the history of poker from a middle sized midwestern town. (not Vegas, California, or Texas).
I met him in Glasgow Scotland,what a guy
one of the few gentlemen of poker, hope hes gambling with dolly and ungar somewhere above
Amen
Lon and Chad were the best
Im a lover of Poker and play a lot I’m not a pro more like a recreational player ! With that being said Mike Sexton is poker royalty no 2 ways about it !
Totally agree!
I would like to see something more about the bot issue on ACR. I saw videos where there seemed to be tens if not hundreds of phones playing online. More about how they ar fighting that and if they actually track the IP addresses of players to prevent collusion.
I FEEL LIKE AN IDIOT. I NEVER HEARD THAT HE DIED UNTIL JUST NOW. SO SAD MANY HOURS WATCHING THE WPT.
Very very sad!
How did I miss the passing of Mike Sexton? Oh yeah, I spent a lot of time in the hospital in 2020. I missed it completely until now. 😳
Vale Mike.
Class acts the both of 'em.
Are you referring to Van Patten as well?
Good video
Thanks for checking it out!
No good reason for this to be 8 minutes.
Hey Kyle! How are you doing :)?
What's up Jamal?!
@@PokerBoomYT Just chilling and hanging out as always!
Didn't even knos he was dead 😢 rip mike
RIP indeed
Money maker
I used to love watching those WPT episodes on Sunday night with Mike commentating. RIP
WPT has become, nearly, unwatchable without Mike.....R.I.P.
I replay the WSOP vids just to listen to Mike throwing nuggets of poker wisdom. I quote him almost every day.
No one like Mike
Mike Sexton was a bridge between the "old-timers" and today's players, with the history and knowledge. I was more than happy personally when he won the WSOP bracelet in 2006 TOC and then a WPT title in 2016 Montreal. His relationship with Stu Ungar and his WPT commentaries always brought a smile to my face, thank you Mr. Sexton...today and forever.
dang I been watching WPT for over 15 years, loved Mike Sexton, had no idea had passed. I just re-signed up to ClubWPT to start streaming it and wondered why Vince was on the main page but not Mike. Bummer, but his voice will live forever. Some big calls came from him, and I had no idea he was involved in PartyPoker, thats where I started playing in like 06 or 07
Thanks for the comment. Huge part of poker
Don't know exactly how it went but Mike sold his shares in party poker before it hit big. Cost him millions.
Is that true? I didn't know that
@PokerBoomYT its in his book