36 - Vince Van Patten

Vince Van Patten, the iconic WPT commentator, actor, tennis pro, and lover of poker, has some hilarious stories of when he was a kid sneaking into poker rooms and Vegas casinos. Vince and Jaime discuss why poker attracts athletes, the role of the ego in poker, and the three things you need to succeed on the felt. Listen in to hear Vince share his most memorable commentating moments – and learn why he believes poker is the most fascinating game in the world.

Time Stamped Show Notes

00:00 – 06:00 – Online poker news, the WPT online tournament, the Shooting Star event details, the WSOP 2020, and other industry news, events, and wins 06:00 – 12:00 – Introducing Vince, how he discovered the game, what it was like being a poker-playing kid, how he snuck into Vegas and card rooms, and how poker attracts athletes. 12:00 – 18:00 - What poker players can learn from tennis players, the three things you need to succeed, the backstory of the 7 Days to Vegas movie, and prop bet tales. 18:00 – 26:00 - On being with the WPT for 19 seasons, why poker is a fascinating game, who will last long-term, memorable commentating moments, and commentating the WPT online. 26:00 – 34:00 - On mixing online and live poker, his own game, the importance of being in the right game, his thoughts on COVID-19, what he attributes to his success, and the role of the ego. 34:00 – 36:15 – The weekly JS Poker Hero competition, the winners from last week, and how to rate and comment on all the listening platforms.

3 Key Points

You need a burning desire, a competitive spirit, AND discipline to succeed. People are fascinated by the element of the bluff. Love what you do.

Contact/Resources

partypoker Vince’s Twitter