World Poker Tour (WPT) host Vince van Patten has moved on from simply observing the action to creating it himself with the publication of a new murder mystery novel.

 

The Picasso Flop, marketed as the first Texas Hold’Em mystery, focuses on a poker tournament held at Las Vegas’ Bellagio casino, and leads the reader through a web of confusion following two murders that take place during the event.

 

Written in conjunction with Robert J Randisi, the novel also features a number of real-life names and characters, along with a cameo appearance from WPT co-host Mike Sexton.

 

However, initial reviews of the innovative new poker product have been mixed, with book reviews criticising the book’s poor plotting and numerous flaws while simultaneously praising its concept and page-turning style.

 

Van Patten himself was once highly skilled in another sport, having played professional tennis in the 1970s and 80s, with a defeat of John McEnroe perhaps his finest hour.

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