Sexton Gets Inducted
 
November 28, 2009

Mike Sexton is more than thrilled to have gotten his induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. This is a big deal for the poker player – as it is for anyone who is given this honor. There were several nominees, and many thought that Sexton probably did not stand a chance against some of them as they were so well known – but his fans never doubted it for a minute.
 
Sexton says that he is astounded that he was chosen to be inducted because of the poker players that were up for the same honor. He said that the other finalists were all fine poker players and that they were an amazing company to be a part of. He said that it was interesting to be the first poker player inducted after a voting process – and was just thrilled that he was.
 
As he was inducted, the poker player was speaking at a dinner in his honor and he was making jokes while being serious at the same time. He talked about the honor that this was for him, but he also poked fun at himself saying that he was now the answer to a new trivia question. Although “overwhelmed” he was thankful, and thanked his family and the others in his life that had helped him become who he was – and those that had helped poker become the game that it was.
 
Sexton was also honored during a break at the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event, and has been playing for thirty years. His poker winnings were in excess of three million dollars – almost four. Interestingly enough, Sexton finished in 420th place this year – and took home an additional $27,469 for his troubles.