Vincent Van Patten is a famous actor cum former tennis player and a renowned commentator on the World Poker Tour. He has been considered as the king of Hollywood. This former Pro-tennis player has been ranked number 41 in the World ranking in 1981. My father, Dick Van Patten, an actor, but a true gambler taught me how to play poker and handicap the racing form at the tender age of eight. He knew I had 'the bug,' like he did, and it was better to teach me properly than to see me burn money in the future.

In many ways both literal and figurative, Mike Sexton personified the World Poker Tour. Days after his passing his World Poker Tour family lead by Adam Pliska and Vince Van Patten join Sarah Herring and Chad Holloway to share memories of Sexton. As one of his closes friends, Van Patten reveals some things you didn't know about the legend. Adam Pliska exposes sides of Mike as a business leader that may have not always been obvious to the audience.

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For more memories of the Hall of Famer check out the entire episode:
https://www.pokernews.com/podcast/pokernews-podcast/pokernews-podcast-mike-sexton-tribute-37932.htm

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