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Taking a gamble
Daniel “Jungleman” Cates was the winner of the inaugural WPT Alpha8 Johannesburg Poker Tournament at Emperors Palace on Saturday evening, February 15.

For his efforts, the “Jungleman” collected a first prize of $500 000 (around R5.5-m) after going heads up with South African Kinesh Pather who pocketed $275 000 (around R3-m) for finishing as runner-up in the high stakes event.
Photographer: Yolanda van der Stoep.



