DQ Poker

DQ Poker
Nickname DQ
Nationality American
Socials Instagram · Twitter · YouTube
Streams on Hustler Casino Live · Poker At The Lodge
Type Player

DQ, short for Dairy Queen. Hails from the Lone Star State. This Texas native has made quite a name for himself as a poker player. DQ can usually be found at The Lodge, but is also a familiar face in the high-stakes cash game show Hustler Casino Live.

DQ Poker Early Life

DQ’s poker career began in his youth, playing with family members for small stakes like nickels, dimes, and quarters. DQ worked as a waiter in Dairy Queen, where he used his tips to join late-night poker games and began winning money. 

He progressed to larger home games for 15 years before the pandemic led him to card houses, starting at Rounders in San Antonio. His success there inspired him to explore live streamed poker, thanks to the guidance of Cedric, the Poker Traveler. He ventured into venues like Texas Card House in Austin and the Lodge, even sharing tables with notable players like Brad Owen & Andrew Neeme.

DQ Poker Journey on Hustler Casino Live

DQ has made a total of 13 appearances on HCL up to this point. His first appearance took place during Episode 206, which aired last May 2022. During this episode, he played the table with several HCL regulars, including Nik Airball, Wesley Fei, Luda Chris, and others. Interestingly, this particular episode marked DQ’s most profitable outing on the show, as he concluded the stream with an impressive profit of $37,865.

However, as the year 2022 progressed, DQ’s luck took a turn for the worse. Over the course of six subsequent appearances, he incurred significant losses, amounting to a staggering total of $49,750.

In the current year, 2023, DQ has already participated in seven episodes of HCL. His most recent appearance, which occurred during Episode 535 on October 2nd, resulted in a loss of $35,060.

Conclusion

DQ, the poker player, has embarked on a distinctive poker journey, starting with modest games with family and using his Dairy Queen earnings to fuel his poker aspirations. His Hustler Casino Live experiences have been a rollercoaster ride, featuring both impressive wins and substantial losses.

Cash game results

46 appearances across 2 shows
Appearances
21
Net profit
-$99,695
First appearance
31 May 2022
Last appearance
14 Oct 2024
Stream Stakes Date Result
Hustler Casino Live Stream #785
$10/20/40 +$20BBA · 14 Oct 2024 · -$26,260
$10/20/40 +$20BBA 14 Oct 2024 -$26,260
Hustler Casino Live Stream #765
$10/20/40 +$20BBA · 16 Sep 2024 · -$22,710
$10/20/40 +$20BBA 16 Sep 2024 -$22,710
Hustler Casino Live Stream #730
$10/20/40 +$20BBA · 29 Jul 2024 · $17,520
$10/20/40 +$20BBA 29 Jul 2024 $17,520
Hustler Casino Live Stream #720
$10/20/40 +$20BBA · 15 Jul 2024 · $2,500
$10/20/40 +$20BBA 15 Jul 2024 $2,500
Hustler Casino Live Stream #574
$10/20/40 +$20BBA · 04 Dec 2023 · $5,900
$10/20/40 +$20BBA 04 Dec 2023 $5,900
Hustler Casino Live Stream #574
$20/40 · 04 Dec 2023 · $5,900
$20/40 04 Dec 2023 $5,900
Hustler Casino Live Stream #550
$30/60 · 23 Oct 2023 · -$6,390
$30/60 23 Oct 2023 -$6,390
Hustler Casino Live Stream #535
$30/60 · 02 Oct 2023 · -$35,060
$30/60 02 Oct 2023 -$35,060
Appearances
25
Net profit
-$212,683
First appearance
10 Jul 2021
Last appearance
01 Aug 2024
Stream Stakes Date Result
Poker at the Lodge Stream #486
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) · 01 Aug 2024 · $14,375
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) 01 Aug 2024 $14,375
Poker at the Lodge Stream #479
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) · 11 Jul 2024 · -$12,480
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) 11 Jul 2024 -$12,480
Poker at the Lodge Stream #472
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) · 27 Jun 2024 · -$11,270
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) 27 Jun 2024 -$11,270
Poker at the Lodge Stream #463
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) · 06 Jun 2024 · $705
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) 06 Jun 2024 $705
Poker at the Lodge Stream #349
$5/5+$50BBA · 27 Aug 2023 · -$805
$5/5+$50BBA 27 Aug 2023 -$805
Poker at the Lodge Stream #346
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) · 20 Aug 2023 · -$4,540
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) 20 Aug 2023 -$4,540
Poker at the Lodge Stream #286
$10/25 ($50) ($100) ($200) · 08 Apr 2023 · -$15,120
$10/25 ($50) ($100) ($200) 08 Apr 2023 -$15,120
Poker at the Lodge Stream #283
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) ($100) · 03 Apr 2023 · -$11,200
$5/10 +$10BBA ($25) ($50) ($100) 03 Apr 2023 -$11,200