Texas Hold'em
The most popular poker variant in the world — and the biggest game in the 718pub room. Two hole cards, five community cards, and the eternal battle of skill versus luck. Available at micro, low, medium, and high stakes.
Online Poker Philippines
From micro-stake cash tables perfect for beginners to multi-table tournaments where the prize pool grows with every entry — 718pub Poker delivers the full experience right on your phone. Anytime, anywhere. Laro na!
Choose your game
Whether you're a grinder who prefers heads-up cash or a recreational player who enjoys a quick Sit & Go on the commute home, the 718pub poker room has a seat waiting for you.
The most popular poker variant in the world — and the biggest game in the 718pub room. Two hole cards, five community cards, and the eternal battle of skill versus luck. Available at micro, low, medium, and high stakes.
Four hole cards with pot-limit action — Omaha creates bigger pots and wilder swings. The Hi-Lo split variant adds a second dimension to winning. Great for experienced Hold'em players looking for more action.
Multi-table tournaments with growing prize pools. Pay a set buy-in, start with equal chips, and outlast the field. 718pub runs daily guaranteed tournaments with buy-ins starting from ₱50, open to all registered members.
Single-table tournaments that begin as soon as enough players register. Quick format — typically 30 to 90 minutes. Perfect for players who want a tournament feel without committing to a three-hour session.
Fold a bad hand and instantly get moved to a new table with a new hand. Fast-Fold removes dead time completely. At 718pub, this format lets casual players see three to four times more hands per hour.
Join and leave whenever you want. Cash tables at 718pub operate around the clock. The blinds stay fixed, the chips represent real peso amounts, and you can top up your stack between hands as long as it stays within the table limit.
Invite your barkada to a private club where only invited members can join. Set your own blind levels, run your own schedule, and keep the game within your trusted circle — all hosted on the 718pub platform.
Available to eligible 718pub VIP Club members. Higher limits, dedicated seats, and a more streamlined experience for players who are comfortable at larger stakes.
What's running right now
Real players, real blinds. Here's a snapshot of what the 718pub poker room looks like on a typical day.
| Table Name | Format | Blinds / Buy-In | Players | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila Main Event | Texas Hold'em MTT | ₱100 buy-in | 148 / 200 | LIVE |
| Cebu Cash Room | Hold'em NL Cash | ₱5 / ₱10 blinds | 6 / 9 | LIVE |
| Davao Sit & Go #44 | Sit & Go · 9-handed | ₱50 buy-in | 7 / 9 | LIVE |
| Omaha Big Pot | Omaha Hi-Lo PL Cash | ₱10 / ₱20 blinds | 4 / 6 | LIVE |
| Daily Grind ₱500 GTD | Hold'em MTT | ₱50 buy-in | Starts 8:00 PM | UPCOMING |
| Weekend Warriors | Hold'em MTT · Rebuy | ₱200 buy-in | Starts Sat 6:00 PM | UPCOMING |
| Fast-Fold Micro | Fast-Fold Hold'em | ₱1 / ₱2 blinds | Running 24/7 | DAILY |
| VIP Platinum Tables | Hold'em NL Cash | ₱50 / ₱100 blinds | VIP access required | DAILY |
Table list is illustrative. Log in to see real-time availability and active player counts in the 718pub poker room.
Know your hands
New to the game? Bookmark this. Even veterans do a quick check sometimes. These rankings apply to Texas Hold'em and Omaha at 718pub.
Practice at 718pubPlay smarter
You don't need to be a professional to improve your game. These fundamentals apply whether you're playing ₱20 micro-stakes or building up to the 718pub weekend tournament.
One of the most common mistakes at low-stakes tables is playing too many starting hands. Tighten your range, especially in early position. Patience is the cheapest skill in poker.
Even when you're not in a hand, watch who bets big, who folds to pressure, and who chases draws. At 718pub, most players have recognisable patterns that you can spot within the first orbit.
Before calling a bet on the turn or river, think about whether the pot size justifies the call relative to your chance of completing your hand. It's basic math that separates consistent winners.
Bad beats happen to everyone — even the pros. If you lose a big pot and feel frustrated, step away from the table for a few minutes. Playing on tilt is how small losses become big ones.
Being last to act gives you information every street. Play more hands on the button and cut-off. Playing out of position with marginal holdings is where a lot of chips quietly disappear.
Decide how much you're willing to spend in a session before you sit down. If that amount is gone, log off. Poker is a long game — protecting your bankroll keeps you in it for the next session.
Win big
Our tournament calendar runs daily, from small buy-in grinders to weekend events with bigger prize pools. Here's what's coming up.
Earn your way in
Can't afford the weekend buy-in? No problem. 718pub runs satellite tournaments where you can win a seat into bigger events for a fraction of the cost. Here's how:
Everything you need to know
Poker has been part of Filipino culture long before the internet made it global. From family gatherings where someone always breaks out a deck of cards to the thriving live poker scene in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao — Filipinos genuinely love the game. The move to online poker was a natural evolution, and 718pub was built to make that experience feel familiar, trustworthy, and rewarding for local players.
The 718pub poker room covers the full spectrum of player types. If you're a total beginner who just learned the hand rankings, the micro-stake cash tables and freeroll tournaments let you practice with very low risk. If you've been playing for a few years and want to test yourself against a larger field, the nightly guaranteed tournaments and the weekend series give you a proper competitive format without requiring you to be physically present at a casino. Everything runs from your phone.
Game integrity is something 718pub takes seriously. The platform uses a certified random number generator (RNG) for card shuffling, verified through independent testing. This means every deal at every 718pub table is genuinely random — no patterns, no manipulation. Collusion between players is monitored through hand history analysis and flagged for investigation when suspicious patterns are detected. You can play knowing the software isn't working against you.
Payments are designed with Philippine players in mind. Depositing via GCash, Maya, or a local bank transfer is quick and familiar. Most deposits are credited within minutes. When you win and want to cash out, withdrawals are processed with the same priority level as the rest of the 718pub platform. VIP Club members receive prioritised withdrawal handling on top of regular processing. The minimum withdrawal amount is kept low so you're never stuck waiting to accumulate a large balance before you can access your winnings.
The Sit & Go format is worth highlighting for players who value flexibility. Unlike multi-table tournaments where you might be playing for three hours minimum, a Sit & Go at 718pub typically wraps up between 30 and 90 minutes. You know the start time, the buy-in, the blind structure, and roughly when it ends. This makes it easy to schedule a game after work, during a lunch break, or while waiting for something — the way a lot of Filipino players actually play.
The Private Club Tables feature is one of those things that makes 718pub feel different from generic international poker platforms. This was built for the Filipino habit of playing with a fixed group of friends or colleagues — your regular Friday night poker crew, your office barkada, your sports group chat. You create the club, invite the members, and the games run within your closed group on the 718pub infrastructure. It's the online version of the home game, with proper software and no need for anyone to physically travel.
Poker, unlike pure chance games, rewards players who study and improve. The 718pub platform supports this through hand history access, where you can review previous sessions and analyse your decisions. Over time, reviewing your play — especially the hands where you lost significant chips — is one of the most effective free ways to improve. Many players who start at micro-stakes and put in honest study time are able to move up levels gradually and build a meaningful bankroll over months of consistent play.
A word on responsible play: poker has a skill element, but it also has variance. Even strong players go through stretches where results don't match their decisions. Setting a session budget before you sit down is essential. 718pub supports responsible gaming through deposit limits, session reminders, and self-exclusion tools that remain available regardless of your account status. The best poker players are the ones who manage both their game and their finances with equal discipline.
Ready to join one of the most active online poker communities in the Philippines? Create your 718pub account, make your first deposit — minimum just ₱50 — and pick a table. The cards are dealt, the chips are in the middle, and there's always room for one more. Handa ka na ba? Tara, laro na tayo.
Got questions?
The most common things Filipino players ask before sitting down at the tables.
Poker is entertainment. Set a budget before each session and never chase losses after a bad beat. 718pub provides deposit limits, session timers, and self-exclusion tools — all available from your account settings. Must be 21 years or older to play.
Responsible Gaming ToolsCreate your account in under two minutes, make your first deposit starting at ₱50, and pick a table. From micro-stakes beginners to weekend high rollers — there's always room for one more. Tara, laro na!