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Dan Cates
United States
Dan Cates, known as 'Jungleman,' is an American professional poker player renowned for his dominance in high-stakes heads-up cash games and live tournaments. He won the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the WSOP in consecutive years (2021 and 2022) and famously defeated Tom Dwan in the Durrrr Challenge. With over $18 million in live tournament earnings, Cates continues to be a force in the poker world.
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Yuri Dzivielevski
Brazil
Yuri Dzivielevski is a Brazilian professional poker player with six World Series of Poker bracelets and over $14.8 million in live tournament earnings. Known online as 'theNERDguy', he is one of the most successful online and live players from Brazil, with major titles including an EPT Monte Carlo High Roller victory and multiple WCOOP championships.
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Jungleman
United States
Daniel 'Jungleman' Cates is an American professional poker player, known for his outstanding performance in high-stakes cash games and aggressive playing style. He has achieved good results in WSOP events multiple times and is recognized as one of the top players in the poker world.
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Leon Tsoukernik
Czechia
Leon Tsoukernik is a Czech businessman and poker player, founder of King's Casino. Born in Moscow in 1973, he built a casino empire and sold it in 2024. He has over $5.4 million in live tournament earnings.
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Theo Benamar
France
Theo Benamar is a professional poker player from France, known for his performance in online high-stakes and live tournaments. With his aggressive style and accurate hand reading skills, he has achieved many successes in various international events.
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Koo Bonil
South Korea
Koo Bonil, South Korean poker player, world ranking 23712, total career earnings approximately $136,605. Active in Asian tournaments, has achieved results in multiple domestic Korean competitions.
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