Jungleman Cates's Poker Memoir Hits Shelves in May

Dan "Jungleman" Cates, one of the leading names in poker, will reach readers in May with Pokerworld, a book about his high-stakes poker experiences. The book was written by Washington Post reporter Rick Maese. Matt Holt Books is publishing it, and Simon & Schuster is handling distribution.

The 208-page book will be available for $28 from online retailers including Target and Amazon. In Cates's account, making decisions with incomplete information, enduring losing stretches, and valuing discipline and emotional control over showmanship are central themes. The author applies these lessons beyond poker to work and life.

Maese traces Cates's journey from his early days playing online poker to private games around the world. Cates has won two World Series of Poker bracelets. However, he is better known for his success in cash games and his dominance in mixed high-stakes games. According to The Hendon Mob data, his live tournament earnings exceed $19 million.

Last year, he won $15 million by taking three heads-up matches in a row against Ossi "Monarch" Ketola. This was the largest live-broadcast win in poker history. Cates is one of the most respected names in high-stakes cash games.

A similar book came out recently from Garrett Adelstein. His book Beneath the Cards, published in September, comes from a player who has long been prominent in cash games in Los Angeles. Adelstein also covers the Jack Four incident, which took place at Hustler Casino Live four years ago, in which he accused Robbi Jade Lew of cheating.