Dan "Jungleman" Cates Loses $5 Million in Manila

Life was looking rosy for Dan Cates at the beginning of August when he took to social media to inform his fans and followers of his whereabouts. The Jungleman tweeted that he was on his way to one of his fave destinations worldwide - the Philippines.

Going to one of my favorite casinos @solaireresort in manila

— Daniel Cates (@junglemandan) August 3, 2015

It may no longer be one of his preferred casinos after Cates took a beating at the high stakes cash game. With rumors flying that the cash action in Manila was the largest ever seen in those parts, the Jungleman admitted to dropping $5 million.

Sooo manila didn't go well, only lost about 38m hkd(5m usd)... Gonna play some 5/10 online and take another shot

— Daniel Cates (@junglemandan) August 13, 2015

An unfathomable amount to lose for the vast majority of us. But apparently, just another day in the life for Cates.

His plan is to play for lower stakes online where he has been one of the most successful players ever. After building that bankroll up again, we may see Cates make another sojourn to the "Pearl of the Orient Seas."