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The World Series of Poker (WSOP) stage is set for another epic showdown as Daniel Cates, the “Jungleman,” returned to defend his championship title in the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship. Recognized for his back-to-back wins in 2021 and 2022, this year Cates aims to match Adam Friedman’s historic achievement of winning the same event in three consecutive series.
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A Uniquely Theatrical Champion
Cates is not just known for his outstanding poker abilities, but also for his vibrant appearances at each victory. His 2021 triumph saw him embrace the character of Goku from the popular anime Dragon Ball Z, sporting a full cosplay outfit complete with dyed hair. The following year, he celebrated his win dressed as Randy “Macho Man” Savage, the legendary wrestler.
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Maintaining this playful tradition, Cates arrived at the 2023 tournament in the guise of the iconic Terminator character, complete with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s black leather jacket, gloves, shades, and impressively realistic prosthetic makeup.
Despite his larger-than-life appearance, Cates navigated the first day of the tournament with a careful strategy, ending the day with a marginally higher chip count than when he started. This cautious approach could serve him well as he vies to match Adam Friedman’s unique feat. Friedman was triumphant in the $10,000 Dealer’s Choice Championship in 2018, 2019, and 2021 (the event wasn’t held in 2020 due to the pandemic).
Cates has a convincing track record in the Poker Players Championship. In addition to his victories in 2021 and 2022, he reached the final table in 2019, finishing sixth. This puts him alongside Michael Mizrachi as one of the most accomplished players in the tournament’s history. Mizrachi secured victory three times, in 2010, 2012, and 2018, and landed a fourth-place finish in 2016.
A Man of Many Costumes
Beyond his success at the Poker Players Championship, Cates’s love for dressing up extends to other poker events too. He’s previously appeared as a cowboy, a Roman emperor, and even a massive red dragon, adding a touch of theatricality and intrigue to every game he plays.
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