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14 - Mike Sexton
In this episode, Mike Sexton, a professional poker player, commentator, WSOP bracelet-holder, WPT champ, partypoker chairman and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, shares how the poker landscape has changed over the past four decades. He explains why players must be aggressive to win tournaments and opens up about the importance of bankroll management. Tune in to hear tips, strategies, and stories from a poker legend – and hear his ideas for boosting poker’s popularity in the future.
Time Stamped Show Notes:- 00:00 – 01:00 - Introducing today’s guest, Mike Sexton, a long-time poker legend and inspiration to many.
- 01:00 – 07:30 - Poker news, tournament results, and information on the upcoming KO Series.
- 07:30 – 13:00 - Mike reflects on his Montreal WPT win in 2016 and recalls the highlights, the vibes, and the luck involved in winning.
- 13:00 – 30:00 - On aggressiveness, the power of chips, how the poker landscape has changed, having love for the game, and the strategies necessary to succeed sustainably in poker.
- 30:00 – 44:00 - His professional journey as a commentator of the WPT and chairman for partypoker, and what he recommends for players wanting to get into the game and change their life.
- 44:00 – 55:00 - What the WSOP and WPT did for online poker, the work that still needs to be done to improve online poker, and how he met Stu Ungar and other high stakes friends.
- 55:00 – 01:02:00 - On surviving his vices, being a B- player with A+ bankroll management, looking at poker like a business, and being mentally tough.
- 01:02:00 – 01:20:00 - Mike’s upcoming journey, advice for players who want to keep their money, tips for high-stakes playing, and some stories of Stu Ungar from back in the day.
- 01:20:00 – 01:28:00 - A shout-out for Rob Yong, his thoughts on re-buys, and some thinking outside-the-box for possible buy-in and re-buy solutions.
- 01:28:00 – 01:35:00 - Mike’s idea about incorporating charity into poker and what it would do for sponsorships and worldwide attention.
- Tight players won’t win tournaments.
- Don’t play unless you love poker and have a true passion for the game.
- Prepare to win and you will!
- Book – Life’s A Gamble by Mike Sexton
- Interview – Jonathan Little’s video blog with Mike Sexton on money management
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By Jaime StaplesIn this episode, Mike Sexton, a professional poker player, commentator, WSOP bracelet-holder, WPT champ, partypoker chairman and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, shares how the poker landscape has changed over the past four decades. He explains why players must be aggressive to win tournaments and opens up about the importance of bankroll management. Tune in to hear tips, strategies, and stories from a poker legend – and hear his ideas for boosting poker’s popularity in the future.
Time Stamped Show Notes:- 00:00 – 01:00 - Introducing today’s guest, Mike Sexton, a long-time poker legend and inspiration to many.
- 01:00 – 07:30 - Poker news, tournament results, and information on the upcoming KO Series.
- 07:30 – 13:00 - Mike reflects on his Montreal WPT win in 2016 and recalls the highlights, the vibes, and the luck involved in winning.
- 13:00 – 30:00 - On aggressiveness, the power of chips, how the poker landscape has changed, having love for the game, and the strategies necessary to succeed sustainably in poker.
- 30:00 – 44:00 - His professional journey as a commentator of the WPT and chairman for partypoker, and what he recommends for players wanting to get into the game and change their life.
- 44:00 – 55:00 - What the WSOP and WPT did for online poker, the work that still needs to be done to improve online poker, and how he met Stu Ungar and other high stakes friends.
- 55:00 – 01:02:00 - On surviving his vices, being a B- player with A+ bankroll management, looking at poker like a business, and being mentally tough.
- 01:02:00 – 01:20:00 - Mike’s upcoming journey, advice for players who want to keep their money, tips for high-stakes playing, and some stories of Stu Ungar from back in the day.
- 01:20:00 – 01:28:00 - A shout-out for Rob Yong, his thoughts on re-buys, and some thinking outside-the-box for possible buy-in and re-buy solutions.
- 01:28:00 – 01:35:00 - Mike’s idea about incorporating charity into poker and what it would do for sponsorships and worldwide attention.
- Tight players won’t win tournaments.
- Don’t play unless you love poker and have a true passion for the game.
- Prepare to win and you will!
- Book – Life’s A Gamble by Mike Sexton
- Interview – Jonathan Little’s video blog with Mike Sexton on money management