Poker Nicknames For Guys

So you are looking for some great gambler nicknames? Well you have come to the right place. Let’s face it, gamblers are odd folk and tend to have funny nicknames, however not always cool nicknames due to limited imagination. Below is a list of some of the most common gambler nicknames I have come across in my trips to Vegas, Monte Carlo, Atlantic City and Reno.

Poker Nicknames For Guys

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Countless others nicknames for specific card combinations exist. Watch your language! Many terms from the world of playing cards have also entered the English language. For a long list, see this previously published article: The Impact of Playing Cards on the English language. Many of these terms originate from trick taking games or poker. The best starting hand in poker has generated numerous names through the years. Bullets – Poker was played in the Old West and references to cowboys and gun fighting are numerous – and part of the fun. The look of the two letters (A) remind players of bullets and thus the name seems a natural.

Fats – As in Juan “Fats” Rodriguez. This nickname probably originates from the fact that a lot of gamblers sit on their ass all day downing endless plates of prime rib and sucking down bottomless glasses of high carbohydrate orange whips and the like.

D.B. Cooper – As in Jimmy “D.B. Cooper” Newton. Any gambler who likes to “cut and run” after winning a large jackpot is the scourge of all casino pit bosses. Just like D.B. Cooper, the iconic fellow who after having quite a run during an in flight game of craps chose to jump from a speeding 737 instead of “rollin’ the bones” one more time. So, beware of any gambler that has earned the nickname of the famous parachutist.

  1. The best starting hand in poker has generated numerous names through the years. Bullets – Poker was played in the Old West and references to cowboys and gun fighting are numerous – and part of the fun. The look of the two letters (A) remind players of bullets and thus the name seems a natural.
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  3. Learn the slang for poker hands so when you hear these nicknames while playing Texas Hold'em, you'll know what everyone is talking about. A List of Poker Slang A-A – American Airlines, bullets, pocket rockets A-K – Big Slick, “Walking back to Houston”, Anna Kournikova.

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MoneyBags – Any gambler who wins a lot of money and seems to always tip the drinks-server. The player with this nickname can often be seen at the cashier cashing in chips and schmoozing with the Mafia types at the front table of the restaurant. This is usually a temporary nickname.

Old Yellow Hands – Like 87 year old Merle “Old Yellow Hands” Wilson. The gambler earning this moniker usually sits at a slot machine smoking one cheap GPC cigarette after another as they frantically shovel coin after coin into the machine. The only time a cigarette is not burning in his hand is when he is holding it clenched in his mouth burning a long ash as he collects his winnings.

Einstein – Notable gambler Lou “Einstein” Weinstein. The player with this nickname is a player whose gambling prowess is less than desired. This is the player who commonly spills his cheap beer all over the blackjack table. Often security guards will escort this person out of the casino with such sayings as “Ok Einstein, time to go you bum!” The earlier mentioned gambler Lou “Einstein” Weinstein is notable because in one sitting he spilled three beers, one Creme de Menthe, and three shots of tequila on a blackjack table, fell backwards in his chair once, fell asleep mid-deal, grabbed the dealers cards, vomited into a chip bucket, burnt a hole in his pants with a cigar, insulted a Texas oil tycoon, called the pit-boss a Goombah, threw ice at a old man who was sweeping the floor, physically folded his cards in half when he folded, permanently marred the tables playing surface with chewing gum, tipped a waitress in coupons, used a drink holder as a spittoon, urinated into a highball glass, when winning screamed “BooYaaaa” at the top of his lungs, kept calling the overhead cameras “Big Brother”, took a fellow player’s purse and dug through it for a mint, started quoting James Bond when ordering drinks. Then he was promptly thrown out.

Ink Daubbin’ Granny – Applies to Bingo players such as Florida’s Gladys “Ink Daubbin’ Granny” Morris. She could run 16 cards at one time furiously marking Bingo numbers as they were called out with nary a mistake. This would seem to indicate a sharp mind, but Glady’s couldn’t figure out how to use a push button phone and still rents a rotary phone from the phone company. She also couldn’t figure out a simple ballot back in the 2000 election and left more than one chad hanging on that day.

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The Hoverounds – The Hoverounds are a gang of older people that cause all kinds of havoc when they enter a casino. For those not familiar, a Hoveround is a electric mobility wheelchair type device. Perhaps you have seen the infomercial. These things have the ability to whip 360’s at a tremendous speed and I have more than once been clipped by one as an overzealous octogenarian turning his cart around to see who just won the daily advancing penny slot jackpot. The Hoverounds are the same crew who used to be “Mall Walkers” but just became lazy and said “Fuck It” and used their Medicare to get something to haul their creaky bones around. God forbid if one of these mobility scooters runs out of battery power on the casino floor, these bastards will block pathways for hours yelling out cranky remarks to us younger folks.

Poker Star – This is a type of person who is loved by his fellow poker players because he sucks. This fella had a nice run on Poker Stars and once won a three table tourney. He is an avid watcher of “Poker After Dark” and every day retells you a hand by hand description of his previous nights 10/25 cent triumphs. He also tends to wear sunglasses whilst playing.

Canister Man – Beware of the Canister Man, this is the old timer with a huge oxygen tank on wheels and at least 15 feet of clear plastic tubing trailing behind him. The tank most likely has a bubbler which humidifies the air pouring into his nostrils and sounds like scuba diver’s worst nightmare. Always stay at least 25 feet away because these people are surrounded with an aura of explosive gases. More than once, one of these people lights a cigarette and forgets to turn off their tank. Thats what happened to the MGM Grand.

The Sightseer – These lame asses usually from the rust belt region of the country fly to Vegas, lose all of their money on the first day and spend the rest of the time at the gaudy attractions taking white, bloated, pasty pictures of themselves in front of fake volcanoes, fake sphinxes, fake New Yorks, fake Paris scenes, white tigers and all kinds of stupid shit. They also really do not have very funny nicknames due to their blandness.

Funny Nicknames for Gamblers FAQ:

Q: OK I have a few funny nicknames thanks to your Gambler Nickname Generator, how can I get my cool nickname known around the casinos?

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A: Print your funny nicknames on T-Shirts, wear them as you are gambling. Here is a picture to demonstrate what I mean. You see, numerous people at the gaming hall will ask this clever gambler, “Hey who is card sharks?” The gambler will reply, “ME BITCHES!!!” and everyone will forever remember his funny nickname (and probably feel a little crestfallen for being called a bitch).

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[RR] “Did you know that Steve Dannenmann’s nickname is Taxman?” Roderick the Rock asked Stan.

[SS] “Of course”, Stan the Stat affirmed. “Poker Player Nicknames is another one of my favorite lists! Should’ve mentioned it earlier.”

[RR] “Such a great handle for a successful poker player. As the Beatles sang, ‘one for you, nineteen for me’. Who else is on your list?”

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The Top 100 Poker Player Nicknames With Explanations

NicknamePlayerExplanation
Action DanDan HarringtonIronic nickname given his usually tight play
Amarillo SlimThomas PrestonTall and thin, and lived in Amarillo, Texas
The Ambassador of PokerMike SextonHas done a lot of work to popularize poker, including television commentating for the World Poker Tour
Back to BackLayne FlackFrom winning consecutive Legends of Poker events in Los Angeles in 1999; a.k.a. “The Alien”
The Bald EagleSteve ZolotowFor his resemblance to the American national bird
Bird GutsGavin SmithFrom his proposed professional wrestling name when his brother’s high school friends told them it would be a good profession for him; a.k.a. “Caveman”
BoostedJJustin SmithFor his love of cars (“boosted” = “turbo-charged”)
ChinoDavid RheemBecause he looks Chinese, although he’s actually Korean-American
ChipDavid ReeseFor his ability to win most of the chips at the table
Clever PiggyAllen CunninghamWordplay on his last name (“cunning” + “ham”)
CowboyHoyt CorkinsWears a cowboy hat and boots at the table; a.k.a. “Nightmare” and “Mr. Move All In”
Crazy HorseRam VaswaniFor his alternately careful and erratic playing style; a.k.a. “The Looks” from an “Esquire” magazine article
The CrocBilly ArgyrosAustralian who wears crocodile-shaped hats and crocodile-adorned shirts
DandyCrandell AddingtonLiked to wear a suit and tie at the table
DarkhorseTodd BrunsonFor an early tournament that he won despite being a relative unknown
DevilfishDavid UlliottFor the poisonous fish which can be fatal if prepared incorrectly (bestowed by Stephen Au-Yeung in 1997; “You are a devilfish, aren’t you?”)
Diamond JoeJoe HachemWon first WPT title at the Five Diamonds Poker Classic (Bellagio)
DowntownChad BrownRhyme based on being born and raised in New York City
The DragonDavid PhamDerived from his rail repeatedly exclaiming, “You on fire!”
The Duchess of PokerAnnie DukeWordplay on her last name
durrrrTom DwanOnline nickname meant to help put opponents on tilt (originally used on Party Poker in 2004)
E-DogErick LindgrenNicknamed in San Pablo by a Filipino player he was beating, who said, “E, you dog”
El MatadorCarlos MortensenBorn in Ecuador but raised in Spain
ElkYBertrand GrospellierShort for “Elkantar”, his RPG character (Grospellier was formerly a top WarCraft [and StarCraft] player)
EskimoPaul ClarkLooks like the eskimo on the Alaskan Airlines logo
The FinnPatrick AntoniusBorn and raised in Finland
The First Lady of PokerLinda JohnsonFor her long poker career and other work in the industry (bestowed by Mike Sexton)
The Flying DutchmanMarcel LuskeBorn in the Netherlands
FordmanDennis PhillipsSold Ford trucks
FossilmanGreg RaymerCollects fossils and uses a trilobite as a card protector
FoucaultAndrew BrokosOnline nickname from the French philosopher, Michel Foucault, as Brokos majored in philosophy
Full Blown TiltGreg MuellerFor his explosive conduct at the table; a.k.a. “FBT” for short
Furst OutRafe FurstWordplay on his last name from the 2003 WSOP Main Event, when it took him only 11 minutes to become the first player to bust out
Gentleman JackJack KellerIronic nickname from his days as a stock boy
Golden BoyJamie GoldWordplay on his last name and his youthful appearance
The Grand Old ManJohnny MossOne of the first Texas Hold ‘Em players, and winner of the first two World Series of Poker crowns
Grand Rapids TomTom McEvoyBorn in Grand Rapids, Michigan
The Great DaneGus HansenBorn in Denmark
The GreekJimmy SnyderGreek-American (born as Dimetrios Georgios Synodinos)
The GrinderMichael MizrachiSolid, consistent player who “grinds” his way through tournaments
HappyJeff ShulmanFor his positive disposition
Hot ChipsTiffany MichelleFor her poker chip tricks and the “M*A*S*H” character Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan
IcemanHuck SeedFor his extremely calm demeanor
IcemanJeff LisandroFor his cold and calculating play
Isildur1Viktor BlomOnline nickname from “The Lord of the Rings” character1
IsserPeter EastgateHis real-life nickname (I don’t know what it means though); a.k.a. “Icegate”
JennicideJennifer LeighFrom her teenage alias on hacking bulletin boards
JesusChris FergusonLooks like Jesus Christ
JoanChip JettFor the “I Love Rock and Roll” singer
Johnny WorldJohn HenniganFriend called him that because he was a world-class pool and poker player who traveled around the world
The KidJoe CadaBecame youngest WSOP Main Event champion at age 21 in 2009
The KidStu UngarBecame youngest WSOP Main Event champion at age 26 in 1980 (surpassed by Phil Hellmuth in 1989) and looked even younger; a.k.a. “Stuey” and “The Comeback Kid”
Kid PokerDaniel NegreanuBecame youngest WSOP bracelet winner at age 23 in 1998 (broken in 2004); also very young looking, with child-like enthusiasm for the game
The KingAmir VahediWordplay on his first name, which means an independent ruler or chieftain?
The KnifeMartin de KnijffWordplay on his last name for his playing style
KwikfishPaul WasickaNicknamed by a frustrated online opponent
Lady MaverickVanessa RoussoFrom a $25,000 buy-in tournament in which she sold off shares of herself, like in the Mel Gibson version of the movie “Maverick” (bestowed by a relative); a.k.a. “Pokerness”
LuckboxJohn JuandaFor his apparent good fortune at cards; a.k.a. “JJ”
Mad Genius of PokerMike CaroFor his deep-thinking strategy
The MagicianAntonio EsfandiariFormerly a professional magician
The MasterMen NguyenNicknamed “The Young Master” by one of his poker students in 1991, but he retorted that he wasn’t young
The MathematicianDavid SklanskyFor his logical, mathematical approach to the game
MiamiJohn CernutoLives in Miami, Florida
Mister CoolSammy FarhaFor his demeanor; often keeps an unlit cigarette in his mouth
Mixed GamesKristy GazesFor her preferred type of poker
MoneyChris MoneymakerAbbreviation of his last name
The MonkAndy BlackRenounced all his possessions and lived as a Buddhist monk for five years
The MouthMike MatusowFor his loquaciousness
The Mouth from Down UnderTony GuogaFor his loquaciousness; a.k.a. “Tony G”
NapoleonDavid BenyamineBorn in Paris, France; a.k.a. Degenyamine
NoelJ.J. FurlongBorn on Christmas Day
NumbersBerry JohnstonFor his calculating play?
The Orient ExpressJohnny ChanBorn in China; a.k.a. “The Orangeman”, as he usually has an orange with him (originally to counter the then-pervasive cigarette smoke)
The OwlBobby BaldwinFor his ability to read his opponents’ cards; with his eyeglasses, looks like an owl (possibly bestowed by Doyle Brunson)
Poker BabeErica SchoenbergFor her looks
The Poker BratPhil HellmuthFor his immature rants, often aimed at his opponent’s perceived poor play
PokerKatKathy LiebertWordplay on her first name
The Prince of PokerScotty NguyenFrom his fashion style (lots of bling) and attitude; a.k.a. “The Train”
The ProfessorHoward LedererFor his calculated, studious approach to the game (bestowed by poker player and commentator Jesse May); a.k.a. “Bubs” (was “Bubba” before he had gastric bypass surgery)
Professor BackwardsTed ForrestFor his unconventional style of play; a.k.a. “The Suicide King”, “The Hitman”, and “Spooky”
PuggyWalter PearsonFrom a childhood accident that disfigured his nose; a.k.a. “Puggy Wuggy”
RaptorDavid BenefieldFrom his AOL Instant Messenger name that he chose when he was only ten years old; a.k.a. “Bebop86” for the anime series “Cowboy Bebop”
The RazorJohn PhanWordplay on “raiser” for his sharp play (also was a fan of the Razor phone)
Robin Hood of PokerBarry GreensteinFor several years, donated all his tournament winnings to charity; since 2006 has donated his net earnings instead
The RockAndy BlochRhyme based on his generally tight play
SailorBryan RobertsServed in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War
SeiborgErik SeidelFor his calculating play; a.k.a. “Sly”
The ShadowJerry YangBecause “he was like their shadows that followed them everywhere” (bestowed by fellow players)
ShaniacShane SchlegerWordplay on his first name plus “Maniac”
The SharkHumberto BrenesFrom his shark card protector
SominexMark GregorichFor his blandness, which will knock you out like the sleeping pill
SupernovaDario MinieriFor the top status in PokerStars’ VIP program
TaxmanSteve DannenmannFrom his job as a CPA
Texas DollyDoyle BrunsonBorn and raised in Texas; “Dolly” came from Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder’s mispronunciation of “Doyle”; a.k.a. “The Godfather of Poker”
The Tiger Woods of PokerPhil IveyFor being at the top of his profession like the golfer; a.k.a. “Poison”, wordplay on his last name, and “No Home Jerome”, for his fake ID when he played underage in Atlantic City
TiltboyPhil GordonFrom his California poker group known as the Tiltboys; a.k.a. “Tallphil”
TreetopJack Straus6’6″ tall former basketball player
UnabomberPhil LaakLooks like murderer Ted Kaczynski when he wears a gray sweat jacket zipped all the way up, with the hood over his head, and sunglasses hiding his eyes
Whatta PlayerKenny SmithFor his repeated expression “what a player”, which he would yell while waving his hat whenever he won a pot
X-22Paul MagrielAs a professional backgammon player, he played a practice tournament against himself, which player X-22 won.

Footnotes:

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  1. In 2009, Blom was only identified by his handle yet was competing successfully at the highest online stakes. His real identity wasn’t revealed until 2011, after he had signed on with PokerStars.