Life's a Gamble by Mike Sexton
Mike Sexton 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 this book Mike recounts his personal experiences and gives his take on some of poker's legendary characters over the past 40 years.
Mike Sexton had a vision for poker that no one else hadAnd 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)
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
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| ISBN 13 | 9781909457560 |
| ISBN 10 | 1909457566 |
| Title | Life's a Gamble |
| Author | Mike Sexton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | D&B Publishing |
| Year published | 2016-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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