Phil Galfond bests Dan “Jungleman” Cates in a high-stakes mini challenge
In a brief but action-packed showdown, Pot-Limit Omaha legend Phil Galfond took on fellow high-stakes pro Daniel “Jungleman” Cates and emerged victorious in a single-session heads-up match. The two poker titans clashed over 754 hands, with Galfond finishing the session $93,000 in profit.
A Rocky Start and a Dramatic Turnaround
The match got off to a rough start for Galfond, who lost his entire stack within just two hands. Jungleman pulled ahead early by winning a massive four-bet pot. But Galfond, known for his calm demeanor and calculated play, quickly bounced back.
A key hand saw Galfond scoop up $56,000, swinging the momentum firmly in his favor. Despite a few comebacks from Cates, who at one point was down nearly $130,000, the match ended with Galfond securing the win by a decisive margin.
A Teaser for What’s to Come
This match was just the beginning. Galfond and Jungleman are expected to face off in a full-fledged Galfond Challenge at $119/$217 stakes, set to run for 7,500 hands. While the side bet for the match hasn’t been finalized, Galfond has already stated he’s open to offering odds to make things interesting.
The Loser’s Bonus Challenge
As part of the fun, the players added a twist: the loser had to film a video praising the winner as both a better poker player and a better man. True to his word, Jungleman delivered — and the video is already circulating online for fans to enjoy.
