From casual home-game players in Cebu to serious grinders in Manila, sg88 Poker brings the full card room experience to your screen. Real opponents, real stakes, real winnings — all in Philippine Peso.
About sg88 Poker
sg88 Poker is a fully featured online poker room built specifically for Filipino players — with PHP stakes, instant GCash deposits, and a game selection that covers everything from beginner micro-stakes tables to high-roller cash games.
Poker has always had a strong following in the Philippines. From the underground card rooms in Binondo to the poker tournaments held at major Manila hotels, Filipinos have a genuine love for the game. sg88 takes that passion and gives it a proper home online — a platform where you can play any time, at any stake level, without needing to travel or find a physical game.
Whether you're a Texas Hold'em regular who's been playing home games in Quezon City for years, or someone who just watched a World Series of Poker broadcast and wants to try their hand, sg88 has a table that fits. The lobby is clean and easy to navigate, the software runs smoothly on both desktop and mobile browsers, and the competition ranges from recreational players to more experienced grinders — so there's always a game at the right level.
All balances, buy-ins, and payouts on sg88 Poker are handled in Philippine Peso. There's no currency conversion to worry about, and deposits via GCash or PayMaya are credited to your account instantly. When you're ready to cash out your winnings, withdrawals are processed quickly — most GCash withdrawals arrive within 15 minutes.
Game Selection
sg88 covers the full range of poker formats — from the world's most popular variant to fast-fold speed games and live dealer poker tables.
The global standard. Two hole cards, five community cards, and the best five-card hand wins. Available in No-Limit, Pot-Limit, and Fixed-Limit formats across multiple stake levels.
Four hole cards instead of two, with the requirement to use exactly two of them. Omaha creates bigger hands and bigger pots — a favourite among players who love action-heavy sessions.
The pot is split between the best high hand and the best qualifying low hand. Omaha Hi-Lo rewards players who can read both ends of the board — a thinking player's game.
Fold your hand and you're instantly moved to a new table with a fresh deal. No waiting, no dead time — just continuous action. Perfect for players who want maximum hands per hour.
Play against a live dealer rather than other players. A professional dealer manages the game in real time via HD stream — the closest thing to a physical poker table without leaving home.
Single-table tournaments that start as soon as the seats fill up. Fixed buy-in, escalating blinds, and a top-three payout structure. Great for players who want tournament poker without a long time commitment.
Quick Reference
New to poker or just need a refresher? Here are the standard hand rankings used across all sg88 Poker games, from strongest to weakest.
| 1 | Royal Flush | A K Q J 10 ♥ — same suit, highest possible hand |
| 2 | Straight Flush | Five consecutive cards of the same suit |
| 3 | Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same rank |
| 4 | Full House | Three of a kind plus a pair |
| 5 | Flush | Any five cards of the same suit |
| 6 | Straight | Five consecutive cards of mixed suits |
| 7 | Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same rank |
| 8 | Two Pair | Two different pairs |
| 9 | One Pair | Two cards of the same rank |
| 10 | High Card | No combination — highest card plays |
Platform Features
sg88 Poker runs entirely in your mobile browser. Open it on Android or iOS and you're at the tables in seconds — no install, no updates, no storage used.
Fund your poker bankroll in seconds using GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, or Metrobank. Minimum deposit is ₱50 and funds appear immediately.
Review every hand you've played with full hand history logs. Track your win rate, biggest pots, and session results to improve your game over time.
Our customer support team is available 24/7 and understands the local context. Whether you're in Manila, Davao, or anywhere in the provinces, help is always a message away.
Getting Started
Getting your first hand dealt on sg88 Poker takes just a few minutes. Here's the full process from registration to sitting down at a table.
Sign up on sg88 with your email address. You must be 21 years or older. Verification takes under two minutes.
Add funds using GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, or Metrobank. Minimum ₱50. Your balance updates instantly.
Browse available tables by game type and stake level. Filter by variant — Hold'em, Omaha, Speed, or Live Dealer.
Choose your buy-in amount, take your seat, and start playing. Winnings are credited to your balance after each hand.
Strategy Corner
Whether you're new to the game or looking to sharpen your edge, these fundamentals apply at every stake level on sg88 Poker.
In Depth
Poker has been part of Filipino gaming culture for decades. Long before online platforms existed, card games were a staple of family gatherings, neighbourhood hangouts, and social clubs across the country. The competitive spirit that drives PBA fans to debate matchups and UFC viewers to call every round is the same spirit that makes poker so compelling — it's a game of skill, psychology, and calculated risk.
sg88 has built its poker section with the Filipino player in mind from the ground up. That means PHP stakes at every level, payment methods that every Filipino already uses — GCash, PayMaya, BPI, BDO, Metrobank — and a platform that works reliably on the mobile networks and home broadband connections that are standard across the archipelago. Whether you're playing from a condo in BGC, a house in Cebu City, or a province in Mindanao, the experience is consistent.
The poker lobby on sg88 is designed to be approachable for new players without being dumbed down for experienced ones. Beginners can start at the lowest stake tables — ₱100 buy-ins with small blinds — and work their way up as their skills and bankroll grow. More experienced players will find mid-stakes and high-stakes tables with serious competition and meaningful pot sizes.
For players who enjoy the social dimension of poker, the Live Casino Hold'em tables bring a real dealer into the mix. You're playing against the house rather than other players, but the experience of watching a professional dealer manage the cards in real time via HD stream adds a layer of authenticity that standard online poker can't match. It's a great option for players who want the poker format without the pressure of competing against other skilled players.
sg88 also runs regular Sit & Go tournaments that are perfect for players with limited time. Unlike scheduled multi-table tournaments that might run for hours, Sit & Go events on sg88 start as soon as the table fills and typically conclude within 45 to 90 minutes. The buy-ins are fixed, the structure is clear, and the top three players share the prize pool. It's tournament poker that fits around a busy Filipino schedule.
You must be at least 21 years old to play poker on sg88. This is a requirement under Philippine gambling regulations. Poker is a game of skill, but it still carries financial risk — always play within your means, set a session budget before you sit down, and never chase losses. sg88's responsible gaming tools include deposit limits, session time-outs, and self-exclusion. If the game stops being enjoyable, step away. For support, visit our Responsible Gaming page or contact our 24/7 support team.