Poker Broadcaster Enters Million Dollar Tournament

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Distinguished poker professional and current television broadcaster Mike Sexton has announced that he will participate in the Big One for One Drop poker tournament which features a one million dollar buy in.

Speaking about the his foray into the tournament, Sexton said: “The Big One for One Drop is the most highly anticipated poker event in history and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. I'm hopeful that millions more will be donated from viewers as a result of the media exposure for this tournament, which will be far and away the most for any poker tournament ever."

“All poker players, whether or not they're participating in this tournament, should be thankful to Guy Laliberté for organizing this very worthy event."

The Big One for One Drop tournament currently has 42 of the maximum 48 players that it will allow. The tournament will go to aid quality water for third world countries throughout the world.