Jake Panayiotou demonstrates the wit and charisma that made him a magnet for A-listers who flock to his exclusive members’ enclave The Wellington Club. The impresario tells Robi how it was a high-stakes poker game that helped him on his way to the top. Jake talks about the night Prince had everyone thrown out so he could party by himself, and how he helped get Elton John into rehab.

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