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After a 15-year career as commentator for the World Poker Tour (WPT), legendary poker ambassador Mike Sexton has called his last card game.

In a press release issued on May 22, the WPT announced that Sexton will retire from the commentary booth and return to PartyPoker, the online poker platform he helped to found in 2001.

A statement published on the PartyPoker Blog, on behalf of parent company GVC Holdings, stated that Sexton would take on the new role of company Chairman. Per the statement, Sexton’s duties will run the gamut from ambassadorship – as he will be tasked with “representing the global poker community” – to daily duties like software development consultation for the site, and growth of the PartyPoker Live tour.

Sexton released a statement which celebrated his historic run as the face of the WPT, while thanking the tour’s extended “family” of longtime employees:

“It has been an honor and a privilege to work with the World Poker Tour since its inception in 2002. When the World Poker Tour launched, it was a dream come true, and to be there from the beginning and see how the WPT changed the poker world forever by essentially turning poker into a televised sport has been amazing. And to do it all this time with my co-commentator from day one, Vince Van Patten, has made it even more special.

I’d like to thank Steve Lipscomb for his vision to create the World Poker Tour, Adam Pliska for bringing the WPT to incredible heights, and the entire WPT family for all they do and have given me. I’d like to mention everyone, but there’s simply too many to name. They know who they are, and without them, the WPT wouldn’t have become what it is today.”

Sexton’s statement also pointed out that he won’t be entirely absent from the WPT going forward.

After more than a decade spent competing in WPT events before calling final tables from the booth, the longtime poker pro finally etched his name on the tour’s Champion’s Cup last November. By virtue of his victory at WPT Montreal, Sexton is now eligible to compete in the WPT Tournament of Champions each year, ensuring that the iconic figure will be back in the mix on a regular basis.

Adam Pliska, chief executive officer of the WPT, praised the 69-year old Sexton for dedicating himself to the tour despite the demands of global travel:

“Today is a bittersweet day in WPT history. Mike, along with Vince Van Patten, is more than just a part of one of the longest-running commentating pairs in sports broadcast history. His graciousness, enthusiasm, passion, and genuine spirit are emblematic of all we have wished the World Poker Tour to be.

For years, we knew that this day would come, and the WPT is immensely grateful that Mike stuck it out for 15 years of nonstop travel and devoted work to the benefit of all of his colleagues. Mike will forever be a cherished member of the WPT family, and his impact will forever shape the core of this company and the entire industry.”

The WPT commentating torch was also passed seamlessly to professional player Tony Dunst, host of the tour’s Raw Deal segment for the last seven years.

Dunst, who won his own WPT title at Season XII’s Caribbean stop in 2013, added his thoughts on filling Sexton’s shoes to the company statement:

“While I have substituted for Mike and Vince several times over the years, getting the call to take a position in the WPT commentary booth full time is an incredible opportunity. Mike Sexton set the standard for what it means to be an ambassador, and the positive impact he had on my career and the broader poker community cannot be overstated.

I’m honored to be taking his seat in the booth next to the legendary Vince Van Patten; and while I intend to bring my own style to the position, Mike will be a lasting inspiration for how I carry myself and treat people within poker.”

Sexton departs ahead of the tour’s upcoming Season XVI, which officially began in April with a Beijing event, but really gets underway with the first televised tournament this August at the Choctaw stop in Oklahoma.

The tournament will be a part of a larger live poker festival, though, complete with a player party, celebrity-laden opening tournament, and special poker tournaments.

WPT Australia Festival

With poker having been so popular in Australia for so many years, it was a surprise to realize that the World Poker Tour had never offered tournaments there.

That all changed with its Season XVIII schedule. The WPT Australia was one of the first stops for the new season, and they chose The Star Gold Coast Casino to host the festivities.

The entire WPT Australia Festival will take place over the course of 11 days, from September 27 to October 7.

There will be 10 poker tournaments, including the Main Event, which is a $2,500 buy-in affair under the WPTDeepStacks group of the World Poker Tour.

Before that, however, the festival will kick off on Thursday night, September 26, with a celebrity poker tournament. The Star Gold Coast Ambassador and former NRL Gold Coast titans Captain Scott Prince will host the tournament, the proceeds of which will benefit Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ), a nonprofit that has long partnered with The Star and that is committed to protecting and educating Queensland beachgoers.

Excited to be @TheStar_GC ambassador to celebrate the launch of their new Poker Space & very first @WorldPokerTour Australia Event!
All proceeds from the night are going to @lifesavingqld

For more details, click link 👇🏽#WPTAUSTRALIA#STARPOKERGChttps://t.co/473J4qvihd

— Scott Prince (@scottprince7) September 20, 2019

Prince admitted that he has played “a bit” of poker in his life and is excited to get back to the game. “This new facility at The Star will offer a great place to play, whether you’re an amateur or a pro.”

Former NRL star Beau Ryan will co-host the charity tournament, along with WPT anchor and Australian native Lynn Gilmartin. Others scheduled to be in attendance include celebrities and poker stars, like 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Joe Hachem, Brisbane poker pro Alex Lynskey, and Australian DJ Havana Brown.

Poker Schedule

The day after the celebrity poker tournament, the poker action kicks off at 5:30pm on Friday, September 27 – a late start for those recovering from the celebrity tournament the night before.

Event 1: $1K NLHE Opener on Sept. 27-29 (two starting days)
Event 2: $600 NLHE Super Stack on Sept. 29
Event 3: $300 NLHE Turbo on Sept. 30
Event 4: $400 PLO with one reentry on Oct. 1
Event 5: $600 NLHE Big Bounty with one reentry on Oct. 2
Event 6: $5K NLHE on Oct. 3
Event 7: $600 Mix Max on Oct. 3
Event 8: $2,250 NLHE Main Event on Oct. 4-7 (three starting flights)
Event 9: $5K NLHE Challenge with reentry on Oct. 6-7
Event 10: $500 NLHE Deep Stack on Oct. 7

As for the Main Event, it will offer three starting flights, the first at 4:15pm on Friday, October 4. On Saturday, October 5, there will be a second flight at 11:15am and a third at 9:30pm. Day 2 will play out on Sunday, and the final table will play on Monday, October 7.

The full schedule with starting stacks and structures can be found on the poker page of The Star Gold Coast website.

The VIP Players’ Party will be on Saturday night, October 5. All WPT players will be invited to attend, along with celebrity guests and Australian poker pros.

New Poker Room to Be Revealed

The Star is excited to host the World Poker Tour but also to show off its new poker room.

New poker room at The Star Gold Coast is in full swing for @WPT!!
Phone use aloud at tables between hands + phone chargers. 20 tables + feature table. @WPTDeepStackspic.twitter.com/0Rz96eU34M

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— Ricky Kroesen 🇦🇺 (@rickykroesen) September 11, 2019

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According to The Star Gold Coast COO Jessica Mellor, it was important to show respect to the poker players. The dedicated poker space has 12 permanent tables and nine tournament tables, all equipped with phone chargers and other perks.

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Players are also able to now register for cash games via SMS.

Mellor expects an “impressive contingency of local and overseas poker enthusiasts” to attend the series, including Australian cricket legend Shane Warne.

She also noted the importance of being a part of the World Poker Tour. “Securing Australia’s inaugural WPT event is a fantastic coup for not only our city but for the state and the nation, and is a huge testament to our commitment to continually elevating our offering and cementing our reputation as an ever-evolving entertainment mecca.”

#WPTAustralia starts next month at The Star Gold Coast highlighted by the A$2,500 WPT Main Event. You won't want to miss this!

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— World Poker Tour (@WPT) August 22, 2019

The WPT’s VP of Global Tour Management, Angelica Hael, is also keen on the tour’s first foray Down Under. “As a native Australian,” she said, “I am thrilled to have a WPT event take place in my home country and even more pleased to have it hosted at such a wonderful property.”

Look for updates from The Star Gold Coast and the World Poker Tour websites. And we will wrap everything here in our news section.