Mike Sexton, a living legend in poker, has proved that his commentary skills is a sure testimony of a champion. He had been a regular in the poker scene since 2002. Sexton wins his first WPT® title, the Season XV sponsored by partypoker.net WPT Montreal Main Event. Earning him C$425,980* ($317,896* USD).
World Poker Tour and WPT Montreal. Festival dates started October 30, 2016 and ends at November 17, 2016 as the Main Event started on November 11, 2016 until November 17, 2016. The Buyin for the event was (CAD) $3,500 + $350 = $3,850 with 648 entrants.
Season XV WPT Montreal Final Table Results
1st: Mike Sexton — C$425,980* ($317,896* USD)
2nd: Benny Chen — C$286,110 ($213,515 USD)
3rd: Nadir Lalji — $183,320 ($136,806 USD)
4th: Ilan Boujenah — C$132,750 ($99,067 USD)
5th: Ema Zajmovic — C$102,010 ($76,127 USD)
6th: Jake Schwartz — C$81,740 ($61,000 USD)
*First-prize amount includes a $15,000 seat into the season-ending WPT Tournament of Champions.
With the win, Sexton now boasts over $6.2 million in live tournament earnings.
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Mike Sexton wins the WPT Montreal Main Event 2016
Mike Sexton, a living legend in poker, has proved that his commentary skills is a sure testimony of a champion. He had been a regular in the poker scene since 2002. Sexton wins his first WPT® title, the Season XV sponsored by partypoker.net WPT Montreal Main Event. Earning him C$425,980* ($317,896*
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