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MIKE SEXTON FOR THE POKER HALL OF FAME! HOWARD LEDERER AND ANNIE DUKE ENDORSE THE AMBASSADOR OF POKER

Gibraltar – 10th June 2009 — Nominations are still open for this year’s induction to the Poker Hall of Fame. For the first time in the history of the Poker Hall of Fame the early stage of the nomination process is open to the general public. Amongst those who have already publicly endorsed nominations for http://www.partypoker.com/ Ambassador and WPT commentator Mike Sexton are Erik Seidel, Steve Lipscomb, Annette Obrestad, Padraig Parkinson and historian Des Wilson. They are now joined by a whole raft of prominent figures from the game.

You can make your Poker Hall of Fame endorsement now at: http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/pokerhalloffame/halloffamevoting.asp

Here is a selection of the recent endorsements:

Poker’s ‘Professor’ Howard Lederer: “More than any single poker player, Mike Sexton promoted the game of poker throughout the ’90s and into this decade. He had a singular belief in the game as something that could be much bigger. Every poker player owes a great debt of thanks to Mike for helping to extend poker to places we could have never imagined before.”

Celebrity Apprentice runner-up Annie Duke: “There is quite possibly no single individual who did more to mainstream poker and grow the game than Mike Sexton. During the 90’s , when tournament poker was still an obscure, insular world, Mike always believed in and promoted what poker could become even as many of us remained steadfast in our skepticism. Mike saw the potential for the game and never gave up in his promotion of it and for that we should all be deeply grateful.”

The First Lady of Poker Linda Johnson: “I nominate Mike Sexton for the 2009 Poker Hall of Fame. I can’t think of anyone who has done more for the poker industry than Mike. He has exhibited tremendous skills as a poker player and incredible vision in his ability to market the poker world. Mike is the best poker commentator in the world and is a household name to millions of players. He is generous, hard working, and donates his time and money to many various charities. Mike is a role model to all poker players and is very deserving of being inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.”

Recent inductee into the Women’s Hall of Fame Jan Fisher: “I’ve known Mike Sexton for nearly 30 years. During this time, Mike has always worked hard to promote poker.  His stellar reputation speaks for itself. One of the true good guys in poker, no one deserves this honor at this time more than Sexton. I’ve worked on both sides of the tables, and I believe that Mike is a role model for the poker industry. I am proud and honored to call him my friend.”

From the famous poker family, Todd Brunson: “Mike Sexton helped take poker to a level never before achieved and without him we would not be seeing the prize pools we have today. We all owe Mike our most sincere gratitude and appreciation.”

Leading Tournament Director Matt Savage: “Mike Sexton should be a slam dunk, not only for the over 40 WSOP cashes but especially for the work he has done to promote the world’s greatest game.  Poker would not be where it is today without the ambassador work that Mike has done.”

Irish Open Tournament Director Liam Flood: “I have known Mike for 25 years and I have always found him to be a true gentleman. He is the best ambassador poker could ever have. Whether it be in Las Vegas, Paris or Dublin he is always the same and is always prepared to listen to anybody about the game he loves.”

Recent WSOP bracelet winner and Asian Poker Tour ambassador Steve Sung: “The first poker commentators’ voice I ever heard was Mike Sexton. The man’s a legend – get him into the Poker Hall of Fame.”

Top professional David Williams: “Mike Sexton is a true professional and I wholeheartedly believe that he should enter Poker’s Hall of Fame this year.”

Top professional Roland De Wolfe: “He is a personality and voice that has opened the game up to new people. He is a component of poker’s story and a significant part of poker history.”

The Poker Hall of Fame was established in 1979. Its membership includes poker’s most influential players and other important contributors to the game. There are 16 living members, and to date 37 members have been bestowed the honour of entry. The WSOP Hall of Fame traditionally elects one or two new members annually. The enshrinement ceremony is now held during the final table of the Main Event of the WSOP. The criteria for selection is as follows:

A player must have played poker against acknowledged top competition

Played for high stakes

Played consistently well, gaining the respect of peers

Stood the test of time

Or, for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results

Mike ticks the boxes! The Hall of Fame needs its ambassador! Amongst the most recent inductees include Henry Orenstein, Dewey Tomko, Phil Hellmuth, Barbara Enright, TJ Cloutier, Bobby Baldwin, Johnny Chan and Lyle Berman. Doyle Brunson was given Hall of Fame status in 1987. Once the public has voted the top ten among consideration are announced during the Main Event. It then goes to a committee stage in August and then a secret ballot of living Hall of Famers in September. In addition, a select group of media members will also be sent a ballot for ranking the finalists.

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