Thursday, 19 April 2018

Can the World Poker Tour Survive Phil Hellmuth?

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Poker’s longest standing TV program will see the premiere of its historic 16th season at the end of the month. The World Poker Tour will begin airing on FOX Sports Regional Networks throughout the US on Sunday, April 29.

But for the first time, it will be doing so with some new faces out front and major changes afoot. Ones that could threaten the popularity of one of the game’s most enduring brands.

Long-time lead host Mike Sexton gave up his position with the WPT after 15 seasons last year. Sexton had been with the WPT since its pre-poker boom inception in 2002. He was well established as the voice of poker in the US. However, Sexton left to take on a role as chairman with the suddenly resurgent partypoker online poker room.

Tony Dunst takes over

Starting with the season-opening WPT Choctaw event from Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, Tony Dunst will replace Sexton, joining long-time Sexton co-host Vince Van Patten in the commentary booth on a full-time basis.

Of course, Dunst is a favorite to have very little trouble filling Sexton’s shoes, having had an ongoing role with WPT hosting the show’s Raw Deal segment the past few years. He’s also stepped in...


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