Dan 'Jungleman' Cates Opens Up on Poker Strategy, Integrity, and His 'Magic' Epiphany
Dan 'Jungleman' Cates, a renowned all-round poker player, has made headlines again. Fresh from winning the 2021 and 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Poker Players Championship, Cates recently sat down with Craig Tapscott for PokerOrg's The Interview. The interview, now available on various platforms, delves into his high-stakes matches, personal growth, and thoughts on poker strategy and integrity.
Cates, who has amassed over $18 million in tournament winnings, is known for his unpredictable appearances in high-stakes games worldwide. In recent weeks, he won a staggering $15 million in a single day playing nosebleed-stakes heads-up matches with Ossi Ketola. The interview discusses this impressive feat, as well as his 'epiphany' at age 29 that he describes as a 'magic' experience.
The interview also touches on Cates' off-table personality and his origin story. It explores his unique approach to poker strategy and his thoughts on addressing integrity issues within the poker community. Cates, who predicted and won the 2021 $50K WSOP Poker Players Championship, calling it his 'destiny', shares insights into his mindset and preparation for such prestigious events.
Dan 'Jungleman' Cates, a poker prodigy, continues to make waves in the poker world. His latest interview with PokerOrg's Craig Tapscott offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of poker's most successful and unpredictable players. With back-to-back WSOP Poker Players Championship wins and recent high-stakes victories, Cates' future in poker looks as exciting as ever.
