Daniel Cates
“Jungleman”
One of the greatest online players of the modern era. Known as Jungleman, he has won millions at the highest stakes and competed in epic heads-up matches online and live.
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Career Earnings
$10M+
Playing Approach
GTO-Leaning
Plays On
HISTORY
Career & origins of Daniel Cates
Daniel Cates, known universally as "Jungleman," is one of the most accomplished online poker players of the modern era. A heads-up specialist who competed at the very highest stakes during the online boom, he won millions of dollars against the world's best players and built a reputation for fearless, creative play.
His epic match against Tom Dwan — a long-running series of online sessions that generated enormous interest and discussion in the poker community — stands as one of the defining confrontations of the online poker era. Later, he extended his career into live poker, competing in Triton Poker events and high-roller tournaments where he has proven his skills translate across formats.
Cates is also known for his strong grasp of GTO theory and his public engagement with poker strategy, contributing to the community's collective understanding of heads-up and high-stakes dynamics.