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Posted by on Nov 4, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, Personal, World Series of Poker | 1 comment

The 2013 Poker Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

 

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The official induction ceremony for the Poker Hall of Fame — Class of 2013 — took place on Sunday night at the Rio.  I was privileged to emcee the event, at the request of WSOP executive director Ty Stewart.

What an honor.

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Posted by on Oct 1, 2013 in Blog, General Poker, World Series of Poker | 2 comments

The Passing of Tom Sexton

 

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Mike Sexton announced his brother Tom Sexton passed away.  He died of pancreatic cancer.  Tom will be remembered as one of the most joyous people some of us have ever known.  He will surely be missed.  The following article appeared when Tom’s illness was first announced a month ago.

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Posted by on Jul 27, 2013 in Blog, Personal, World Series of Poker | 6 comments

Saying Goodbye to Alan Fowler

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When it comes to poker, I receive far too much credit.

I’m lucky because I often get to stand in front of the camera, or very close to it.  I get to sign my name to things I write.  I get to enjoy an occasional bow in front of the crowd.

Truth is, gargantuan events like the World Series of Poker really run on the backs of a lot of people you never hear about, and rarely see.  But were they not to exist, then operating something as extraordinary as the world’s richest sporting event simply wouldn’t be possible.

I’d like to tell you about an exceptional man I have come to know as both a trusted colleague and a dear friend.  His name is Alan Fowler.

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