September 6
Deaths
- Mike Sexton d. 2020 [age 72] (b. 9/22/1947)
Although more closely associated with the World Poker Tour, Sexton won a WSOP bracelet in the 1989 $1,500 Seven-Card Stud Hi/Lo ($104,400) and holds the record for most consecutive years with a cash (32 from 1988 to 2019). Poker Hall of Fame 2009.
Obituary | Wikipedia | WSOP.com | Hendon
News
- 2007: WSOP Europe Debuts
Three events to be held at Casino at the Empire in London, England.
- 2020: WSOP Pays Out 200,000th Prize
The 200,000th prize awarded in WSOP history occurred roughly during the $100 WSOP Million$, although other events were running at the same time.
- 2021: Alexandru Papazian Wins Online $888 No-Limit Hold 'Em 8-Max for Second Time
Romanian defeats online field of 2,350 for $241,128 four years after winning live Crazy Eights version for $888,888.
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