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Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates Speaks To Parth Jain; To Light Up Big Daddy Casino Next

The Indian live poker community is counting down the days to the Spirit Of Poker – poker cash festival, set to take place from 8th to 12th May 2025 at the Big Daddy Casino, Goa. This festival is extra special as it welcomes none other than Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates, a true legend in the global poker arena. Ahead of his visit, Parth ‘YourPokerGuy’ Jain interviewed Dan Cates, giving players and fans a candid look at the champion’s mindset, strategies, and what he’s looking forward to in Goa.

Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates

In the interview with Parth Jain, Jungleman reflected on his standout poker experiences, highlighting a remarkable run at last year’s World Series Of Poker (WSOP). He described the atmosphere as “electric” and credited those deep runs as truly memorable, offering inspiration to players heading to Goa’s tables in the coming week.

When the conversation turned to advice for new and aspiring poker professionals—especially as more Indian online players transition to live events—Jungleman emphasised sticking to fundamentals; understanding position, choosing starting hands wisely, adapting to table dynamics, and maintaining patience. He also stressed the importance of mental resilience and a commitment to continuous learning, noting that handling variance is just as important as mastering the cards.

Looking back on his career highlights, Cates pointed to his $50K heads-up victory against Tom Dwan as a personal favourite, calling it “a crazy battle.” Looking ahead, he shared that he’s focused on preparing for the WSOP 2025, studying intensively and feeling confident for what’s to come.

 

 

 

 

 

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Big Daddy Casino Spirit Of Poker

The Spirit Of Poker festival promises much more than just cash games. Attendees can look forward to:

• Meet-and-Greet Sessions with Jungleman on 9th, 10th, and 11th May
• Charity Sit & Go Events featuring Jungleman and Big Daddy’s high rollers
• High-stakes cash games where players get the chance to play against Jungleman himself
• Daily leaderboards and attractive cash game rewards
• ‘Poker Meets Magic’ with Arjun Kohli

Hang Out With Dan Cates At Big Daddy Casino’s The Spirit of Poker

For anyone considering the transition from online to live poker, this festival offers an unmatched opportunity: world-class action, top facilities, and a chance to meet—and maybe even challenge—one of poker’s most respected names.

Whether you’re a seasoned grinder or just starting to play live, the Spirit Of Poker at Big Daddy  Poker Room is an event not to be missed. Meeting live poker legends is a common factor at such tournaments, and meeting Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates himself in person could be just the spark your live poker journey needs.

Are you planning to visit the Big Daddy Casino for the Spirit Of Poker cash festival? Register through Gutshot and fill out this form.

Ready for world-class live poker? Mark your calendars for 8th to 12th May at Big Daddy Casino, Goa—and get your shot at matching wits with Dan  Cates himself. For more updates around Spirit Of Poker, stay tuned to Gutshot Magazine.

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