The wait for India’s most anticipated live poker tournament series is finally over!

The first edition of Deltin Poker Tournament 2019 is just 3 days away and we cannot contain our excitement anymore!

DPT Feb 2019- powered by Adda52 – will kick off on 7^th February and run through 11^th February. Adda52 Live Poker Room at Deltin Royale Casino is DPT’s regular venue which is again all set to host the latest edition of this prestigious live poker tournament series. Deltin Royale is a luxurious floating cruise casino anchored on Mandovi river in Goa.

Tournaments

The series features a plethora of action-packed poker competitions with buy-ins ranging from INR 15,000 to INR 65,000.

Online Satellites

Adda52 is hosting DPT satellites where players can participate with affordable buy-ins and win tickets to various DPT Events in Goa.

Deltin Poker Tournament is India’s leading high-stakes poker tournament series which aims to provide an unparalleled gaming environment to Indian poker enthusiasts to satisfy their ever-growing gaming appetite. The DPT event offers players the unique opportunity to test their poker skills and prove their mettle against a wide range of competitors from all across the nation.

Winners of DPT July 2018 edition

Here is the list of DPT July 2018 winners who pocketed the top prizes using their extraordinary poker prowess –

Jasven Saigal (15K Deep Dive) – INR 10,77,000

Eka Vedantham (65K High Roller) – INR 27,15,000

Awnish Singh (35K Main Event) – INR 35,04,000

Abhishek Tibrewal (15K Bounty) – INR 3,48, 381

The five-day extravaganza is expected to see some exceptional poker performances on the felt and some really crazy winnings as the game progresses.

Mr. Manish Adnani, Delta Corp Business Head of poker said of the event, “

“DPT February brings a few welcome changes to optimize the already existing robust structure. The 15k Deep Dive start time has been delayed by an hour to 6.00 PM, post the feedback from players at the August 18 Edition. The high roller late registration has been extended till level 12 Day 2 and the Day 1C flight is now a Turbo flight with 25 Min Levels. Additionally we will be streaming the FT of the Deep Dive so we will be streaming 3 events for this entire season. The bounty has a R/E, post the feedback from August 18. Its an all new season and we look forward to a fantastic 2019 across the Poker Fabric in India. See you at the felts!”

This is the game we all were waiting for!

It’s time to take your game to the next level! Register yourself right now for Deltin Poker Tournament on Adda52live to play this highly entertaining game live in the beautiful location of Goa. HURRY!

Here we have listed some popular nicknames that have stuck with the Jack card for many years now.

1- Boy

2- Fishhook

3- Jackal

4- Lady

5- Girl

6- Argine – Queen of Clubs

7- Black Maria/Calamity Jane/Molly Hogan/Pallas Athena/Fanny Kaplan – Queen of Spades

8- Helen of Troy/Judith – Queen of Hearts

 

Starting Hands names with Jack card

J J

Brothers – Similar looking cards.

Fishhooks – The alphabets (J J) looks like the curved piece of metal used for catching fish.

John Juanda – Named for the famous American poker player.

Kid Dy-no-mite – Name is given due to the signature expression of the character JJ Evans from American sitcom “Good Times”.

J 10

Justin Timberlake – The hand shares the initials of the name of the famous American singer and actor.

John Terry – Named after the English football coach and former professional footballer.

Hooker – Named for the titular character of 80’s American police drama TV program of the same name starring William Shatner.

J 9

Cloutier – Named after the famous professional poker player from Texas. He flopped three straight flushes in a single year with this hand.

J 8 –

Jacket – Due to phonetic similarity with the pronunciation of words Jack and Eight together.

J 7

Jack Daniels – Named after the popular whiskey brand.

J 6

Railroad – Pronouncing Jacks and Sixes repeatedly sounds like a train going on over tracks.

J 5

Jackson Five – Named after a popular American pop band “The Jackson 5” which is composed of family members of Michael Jackson.

Motown – A reference to Motown Records which was associated with The Jackson 5.

J 4

Flat Tire – As an answer to the question, “ what’s a jack for”?

Austin Squatty – Named for poker player John “Austin Squatty” Holmes Jenkins III who often raised and re-raised pre-flop with this hand.

J 3

J Lo – Lo means low card. Also named after American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.

Lumberjack – A Jack and a tree (3).

J 2

The Prince and the Pauper –  A reference to the story of two identical in appearance boys – Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII and Tom Canty, a pauper.

Heckle and Jeckle – Named after a pair of identical anthropomorphic cartoon characters “J-birds”.

Here are some popular (and really fascinating) nicknames for the Queen card used in Texas Hold’em game –

1- Cowgirl
2- Lady
3- Girl
4- Argine – Queen of Clubs
5- Black Maria/Calamity Jane/Molly Hogan/Pallas Athena/Fanny Kaplan – Queen of Spades
6- Helen of Troy/Judith – Queen of Hearts

Starting Hands names with Queen card

Q A

Antony & Cleopatra- Named after the famous lovers Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony from a William Shakespeare’s play.

Doyle Brunson – The hand got this name as the poker legend Doyle Brunson greatly dislikes this hand and folds it every time.

Rocket Queen – A pop culture reference used for Ace and Queen from the popular song “Rocket Queen” from American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. The song appeared on the band’s debut studio album “Appetite for Destruction”.

Q K –  A-Z of Poker Vocabulary: Name of Hands With King Card

Q Q

Ladies -Referred as they are considered the female cards. Called by this name when the hand wins.

Snowshoes – Name given because of the shape of the cards which resemble traditional snowshoes.

Canadian Rockets/Canadian Aces

Hilton Sisters

Q J

Maverick – The hand is referred by this name due to the theme song of television series “Maverick” which says – “Natchez to New Orleans, livin’ on Jacks and Queens. Maverick is a legend of the west.” James Garner played the character of Bret Maverick – a professional poker player.

Quack – Named as the hand is a combination of Queen (qu) and Jack (ack) card.

Q 10

Varkonyi – Named after 2002 WSOP Main Event Champion Robert Varkonyi. Varkonyi won the final event by knocking out Phil Hellmuth with this hand.

Cutie- Phonetic similarity with Q T.

Quint

Tarantino – Named after the famous movie director Quentin Tarantino.

• Tip- As Q and T(en) sounds like the cotton swab brand.

Q 9

Quinine – Given the name due to similarity with the phonetic sound of pronouncing the name of this early anti-malarial drug.

Q 8

Kuwait- Name given because of the phonetic resemblance with the name of the Arab country.

Q 7

Computer Hand – Referred by this name due to a story where the computer analysis proved that Q-7 won approximately 50% of the time and lose 50% of the time.

Q 6

Quix – A combination of the words (Q) from Queen card and (ix) from the 6 card.

Q5

Granny Mae – Granny refers to Queen and Mae is May (5^th month of the year).

Q 4

Housework/Prince Maker – The hand is referred by this name as a response to a popular joke – “What’s a Queen for (4)?”

Q 3

San Francisco Busboy/Windsor Waiter – Queen with a tray.

Q 2

Daisy- Refers to Daisy Duck, a famous cartoon character created by Walt Disney.

Queen Liz – Named for Queen Elizabeth.

You can improve your understanding of the game greatly by expanding your poker  vocabulary. The more you know about these nicknames and slangs, the better you can express your thoughts on the felt and enhance your playing enjoyment.

We are going to start with King, which is the highest ranking face card in the game of poker. Here are the common nicknames for the king card used in Texas Hold’em game –

1- Cowboy

2- One Eyed King/Julius Caesar/The Man with the Axe/The Butcher of Baghdad – King of Diamonds

3- Knight

4- Monarch

5- Charlemagne/Charles/Suicide King – King of Hearts

6- David – King of Spades

Poker Hands names with King card

K A

King Arthur – The hand shares the initials of the legendary British leader.

Korean Airlines – It shares the initials of the flag carrier of South Korea.

Big Slick – With two premium cards, the hand looks like an easy winner. As the strength of the cards tempts players to bet big, the chances of losing a fortune are higher with this hand.

(Suited) Big Slick in a suit

Santa Barbara – Big slick synonym used as it was the site of a famous oil slick in 1969.

Anna Kournikova – The hand shares the initials of the tennis star. According to WPT commentator Vince Van Patten, “this hand looks great but rarely wins”.

K K

Ace Magnets – Referred by this name as the only set that can beat this hand is a pair of Aces. It loses its value if the board reveals an Ace card.

King Kong- The hand shares the initials of the giant gorilla from the popular Hollywood adventure movie.

Cowboys – Given this name because of (1) the phonetic similarities between K of kings and C of cowboys (2) popularity of poker among cowboys of Texas.

Kevin Keegan

Krispy Kreme

Jane Goodall

Gorillas

Kangaroos

K Q

(Suited) Marriage/Royal Couple – Name given for the union between the king and queen.

(Offsuit) Mixed Marriage

Lucy & Ricky

K J

Kojak – Name given due to the phonetic similarity with a popular American crime drama TV series.

King John

Harry Potter – Nicknamed because the hand shares the initials of the author J. K. Rowling.

Tucson Monster

K 10

Katie – Name given due to the similarity with the phonetic sound of pronouncing King and ten together.

Big AI – Named for Wisconsin poker player “Big AI” Emerson.

K 9

Canine- Name given due to the similarity with the phonetic sound of pronouncing King and Nine together.

Dog- As a reference to canine.

Pedigree

Sawmill

K 8

Kate – Name given due to the similarity with the phonetic sound of pronouncing King and Eight together.

Kokomo

K 7

Columbia River – Given due to phonetic similarity to King Salmon fish of Columbia river.

K 6

Kicks – Phonetic similarity with pronunciation of words King and six together.

K 5

Seattle Special – A reference to Seattle TV channel 5 based in King County, Washington.

K 4

Fork –  Phonetic similarity with pronunciation of words Four and K together.

K 3

King Crab – The 3 looks like a sideways crab.

Seafood

Sizzler – A reference to King Crab – a food item served at various restaurants.

Alaska Hand

K 2

King Fritz- Named for German poker player Andreas Fritz.

Donald -A reference to Donald Duck, a famous cartoon character.

Most online players believe that as they are playing anonymously, there is no need to follow any rules of etiquette on the game table. But in reality, similar to live poker, the online version too have certain etiquette which are important to follow.

Etiquette is a set of guidelines which is important to follow to project the impression you want on the game table. Proper behavior help ease the uncertainty and unpredictability and replace them with direction, determination, and decisiveness.

Poker is a civilized game. If you are a regular online poker player, you must know how to properly act on the felt to ensure a fair game and avoid unnecessary disputes.

Good manners are the key to ensure success in poker. Here are some of the basic etiquette rules every player should follow religiously on an online poker table.

Always make your move within the allocated time

When you play online, you get a specific amount of time to act when your turn comes. It is okay to think about every aspect of the game before making your move, but taking longer time than expected irritates the opponents as they have to sit and wait for you to notice your turn and decide your action. Avoid distractions like TV, music, internet browsing, etc as they take away your focus from the game and lead to delayed action.

Don’t attack other players straight away for their mistakes

Don’t ruin others’ playing experience by throwing insults when they made a bad or annoying move. Everyone make mistakes but calling them out and commenting when you see them commit mistakes is NOT OKAY. Even if a weak player gets lucky against you, never insult or disrespect him. It is important to be nice and friendly to newbies and encourage lesser-skilled players. Don’t treat others the way you wouldn’t want to be treated yourself. Also, if you scare off the “fish”, you will lose the opportunity to earn great profits from them in long run.

Never show the cards you folded

Never tell other players what cards you folded if the hand is still in play. Don’t offer any information about the strength of your folded cards to the players who are still involved in the pot. By doing this, you are giving an unfair advantage to them, influencing their decision, and putting a negative impact on the game. Once the game is over, you can brag as much you want about making the best hand had you called.

Use Chat Feature Properly

The player can interact with fellow players through the chat feature. Never call people names, swear, and use cuss words in the online chat box. The gaming platform has the right to remove your chat privilege or even ban your online poker account if a fellow player reports you for abusive behavior.

Don’t’ involve in any type of illicit activities

Activities like collusion and chip dumping are forbidden as they undermine the integrity of the game. Playing in groups or sharing information about your hand with other players is considered cheating in poker. Never break the rules of the game and report to the website if you find some involved in such sort of behavior.

NEVER underestimate the importance of etiquette in the world of poker. If you are new to poker, take your time and observe how other players behave on the virtual game table to understand the unspoken and unwritten rules of conduct. Remember that even if you are playing behind a computer screen, you are still dealing with real people. Playing online poker is a fun and entertaining activity. It is crucial to learn the etiquette and adhere to it to enjoy the game at its fullest.

Emotion is a basic human tendency that automatically comes out in whatever action we commit. Be it a moment of joy or sorrow, we show our emotions and reveal our state of mind. Poker and emotions are closely associated with each other as the game changes its course suddenly. The players can only react to the situation. There come different emotional situations like joy, exclamation, anger, confusion while you are on a poker table. However, controlling one’s emotion while you are playing an online poker game is important to get a winning edge over your opponents.

Poker is a game of intelligence, skill and luck. So, there is no place for any other parameter in the game. When we get our minds pre-occupied with other thoughts, it hampers our strategy making and placing the right moves.

There is always tomorrow:

Remember that Rome was not built in a day. To be a successful and unbeatable player, you need to have patience at the online poker table. Give time to your making of a good poker player. As long as you have chips in front of you, you always have fair chance to stay and win in the game.

Avoid Confusion:

Playing without a game plan is one of the most dangerous things one can do with oneself in online poker. Make a solid note of what steps you need to take. Also make note of your definitive goals, whether small or big that you wish to achieve in a particular tournament. This will help you stay focused and with your limits.

Balance your expectations according to your capabilities:

There has to be a fine balance between your capabilities and expectations, which in turn will help you achieve what you really deserve. Becoming over-ambitious will give you nothing but frustration and failure.

Be sporty:

Respect the other players’ game strategy and accordingly plan yours. Never ever blame your opponents for any bad beat. Situation can take turn and you may end up committing one such move and make fun of yourself. This way, you can check making enemies at the poker table and help yourself focus more on the game.

Do more what you like more:

Poker is a part you’re your personality, it can never be your only personality. There are many a good thing that you already do day in and out. Hence, never lose your interest about the things like the most. For example, if you love listening to music, do that while you are at the poker table. That will not only lighten up your mood, but also help do away with the negativity and concentrate more on the game plan.

Take breaks:

If you keep on hammering on red hot iron, it will definitely break soon. Hence, give some time to yourself, every time you lose at a poker table. Take a break, have a sip of coffee or your favorite drink and do a quick analysis of what went wrong, in stead of playing another table to take revenge of what just happened. As a rule, take a break of about 15 minutes to build in a fresh prospective.

Watch your diet:

A healthy body is the base to a healthy and sharp mind. Hence, it is important to watch on your diet. Poker tournaments take longer time to finish and leave you mentally exhausted most of the time. You much replenish yourself with brain-nourishing diet. Avoid oily, fried food and any other food that makes you feel drowsy. Bank more on liquids and juices.

Poker is not an easy game.

But it is not hard either. As we have stated many times, the game helps the player greatly in developing mental abilities such as focus, critical thinking, patience, and decision-making skills. Also, you can earn fabulous prizes by participating in online poker cash games and tournaments.

But, what about playing online poker for a living?

Playing online poker is not a conventional way of earning “bread-n-butter” in India. In our society, where most people prefer doing a monotonous and boring job for financial security than following their passion just because they don’t want to come out of your comfort zone, it is not easy to make everyone understand that there is a “dream job” which has flexible working hours, which doesn’t require you to sit in a cubicle for hours and report to your boss every day, and which allows you take as many days off as you want.

People still perceive poker as a chance-based game But, in reality, poker is a game of strategy and wits and winning in the game depends on player’s ability to understand the situation and take the right decision at the right time.

The number of professional poker players is increasing exponentially in India. Indian poker players like Nikita Luther, Aditya Agarwal, Amit Jain, Nikunj Jhunjhunwala, etc are earning top honors in national and international poker tournaments nowadays.

Like any other job, there are certain traits and qualities a poker player must have to ensure making profits in the long run. Some of these are as follows-

Skills

Mastering the game of poker is not something which you can do without study and practice. Playing poker requires acquiring necessary skills and basic knowledge of the game. Poker is a highly-competitive mind sport and there are no shortcuts which can make you successful poker player overnight. As you have to compete with people of different skill sets and experience levels, it’s necessary to put as much time and efforts to learn and improve your game before entering the ruthless world of poker.

Understanding of psychology and mathematics

It is important to know how to get a read on your opponents to estimate the strength of their cards and future moves. Along with that, you must have the basic understanding of how to calculate outs, pot odds, variance, etc to predict the possibility of you winning the hand.

Time Management

Time management allows you to create a healthy balance between your game, health, and relationships. Decide how many hours you can invest in the game per week. When you play, your 100% attention should be only on your game. When you are with your family or friends, make sure that you spend a quality time with them.

Money Management

How effectively you can manage your money? It is important to maintain a healthy bankroll to support your game at the time of downswings. It is easy to get tempted with big tournaments with huge prize pools. What’s crucial here is to understand your limits and play only at those levels which suits your budget.

Discipline is the key.

It is true that risk is involved in the game as you need to play with real money. Winning and losing is an integral part of poker. You cannot escape from bad beats or downswings, so you must prepare yourself mentally and financially to deal with it and ensure playing your best every time you sit on the game tables.

The most important question you must ask yourself is: Are you really passionate about poker?

It’s not just about being your own boss. It’s about doing what you love the most.