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Dan Cates joins QLASH as investor

European esports organisation QLASH has announced American professional poker player Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates as its latest investor.

Cates is the latest notable name to invest in the organisation. He joins the likes of professional poker players Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth and Jeff Goss, as well as Italian mixed martial arts fighter Marvin Vettori and Spanish footballer Victor Camarasa.

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Financial figures of the investment have not been revealed.

Cates, who recently won the Poker Players Championship world series, commented on his decision to invest in QLASH: “The gaming and esports industry is constantly growing and, with further reflection, I believe it can be used for people to learn experientially.