Life's a Gamble
Published on 1. August 2016
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-909457-56-0 (ISBN)
Description
Mike Sexton is a legend in the poker world. In a life spanning over four decades as a poker professional, Mike has excelled both on the felt and on the business side of poker. He is a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, helped create PartyPoker in 2001 and was a key player in an event that changed the poker world forever - the launch of the World Poker Tour (WPT) in 2002. He has been a commentator on the WPT, along with Vince Van Patten, since its inception. In addition, Mike was recognized as poker's Top Ambassador at the Card Player Magazine Player of the Year Awards gala in 2006. That same year, he won WSOP Tournament of Champions, winning $1 million in prize money - half of which he donated to charity. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2009.In this book Mike recounts his personal experiences and gives his take on some of poker's legendary characters over the past 40 years. If you enjoy poker, are fascinated by the development of the game and enjoy compelling poker, golf and gambling adventures, then you'll love Life's A Gamble.
Reviews / Votes
"Mike Sexton had a vision for poker that no one else had. And he didn't just talk about it, he made it happen. Life's a Gamble gives you an historical look at poker and how and why the 'poker explosion' took place - and the stories are great!" ----- Phil Hellmuth, (all-time bracelet winner WSOP) ----------; "I gave Mike Sexton a key to the city ('99) when he brought so many visitors to Las Vegas for his Tournament of Champions of Poker. He should get another one for Life's a Gamble." ----- Oscar Goodman (Las Vegas Mayor 1999-2011) ---------; "Mike has hit a home run with this book. It's not a "how to" book, but if you like poker, golf, or gambling stories, then you'll love Life's a Gamble. " ----- Doyle Brunson (Godfather of Poker) ----------; "Life's a Gamble confirms what we in the poker world all know: Mike Sexton is a great poker player, a stalwart friend, and a raconteur up there with the best. Don't make me mad! Read this book..." ----- James Woods (actor and poker enthusiast)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hove
United Kingdom
Illustrations
several page of photos
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 158 mm
Weight
595 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-909457-56-0 (9781909457560)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Mike Sexton learned the game at the age of 13 and became a full-time professional poker player in 1977. In 1989 he won the stud event and a bracelet at the World Series of Poker. He also placed fifth in the 2005 National Heads-Up Poker Championship and won the 2006 WSOP Tournament of Champions for $1 million. He is the commentator of the World Poker Tour, alongside Vince Van Patten, and spokesman for PartyPoker.com. He has written for Card Player Magazine and the Gambling Times. In 2009 he has been inducted into Poker Hall of Fame - the greatest honor in poker