Pusoy has been the go-to card game in Filipino households for generations — from family reunions to barkada nights. Now 708 Pub brings it online with real-money tables, daily tournaments, and the same kutob-filled excitement you love. Laro na, Kabayan!
If you grew up in the Philippines, chances are you played Pusoy at least once at a family gathering or a barkada sleepover. It is one of those games that feels uniquely ours — strategic, social, and just the right amount of bluff-heavy to keep everyone on their toes.
Pusoy — also known as Filipino Poker or Pusoy Dos in some households — is a 13-card game where each player arranges their hand into three separate poker-style groupings: a back hand of five cards, a middle hand of five cards, and a front hand of three cards. The goal is to set these three groups so they beat your opponents' corresponding hands. Sounds straightforward, right? The real skill comes in deciding which cards to allocate where, and whether to sacrifice one hand to dominate the other two.
At 708 Pub, Pusoy runs on dedicated servers with fair random card distribution verified by certified RNG (Random Number Generator) software. Whether you are joining a low-stakes casual table or buying into a high-roller tournament, the gameplay is smooth, the interface is clean, and the experience feels exactly like sitting down at a real table — minus the mosquitoes at the outdoor venue.
The 708 Pub Pusoy lobby is active round the clock. Peak hours are usually evenings from 7 PM to midnight PHT, when thousands of Filipino players log in after work or school. But even at 3 AM, you will find tables running. That is one of the things that makes 708 Pub different — it never closes, and there is always a seat waiting for you.
Sample Hand Setup
| Players | 2 to 4 |
| Cards per player | 13 cards |
| Deck | Standard 52-card |
| Hand groups | 3 (back/middle/front) |
| Back hand size | 5 cards |
| Middle hand size | 5 cards |
| Front hand size | 3 cards |
| Min. bet (708 Pub) | ₱200 |
| RNG Certified | Yes — verified fair |
In Pusoy, the back and middle hands follow standard poker rankings. The front (3-card) hand follows three-card poker rules. Here is the full rundown from highest to lowest.
A-K-Q-J-10 all of the same suit. The rarest and most powerful hand in Pusoy. If you land this in the back, you almost certainly win that position.
Five consecutive cards of the same suit. Just below Royal Flush and still a dominant back-hand holding that wins most showdowns.
Four cards of the same rank plus one kicker. A premium hand that almost always wins the back position and often the middle too.
Three of a kind plus a pair. A solid back-hand play that frees up the rest of your cards to build a competitive middle hand.
Five cards of the same suit in any order. A reliable mid-tier five-card hand that works well in both back and middle positions.
Five consecutive cards of different suits. Common in competitive Pusoy and a good middle-hand candidate when you have stronger holdings elsewhere.
Three cards of the same rank. The best possible front-hand (3-card) holding and a decent middle hand when you have a big back hand.
Two separate pairs plus a kicker. A workable five-card hand that often ends up in the middle when better combinations fill the back.
Different tables, different flavours — here are the Pusoy formats running on 708 Pub right now.
Classic Pusoy follows the traditional 13-card format that most Filipinos grew up with. Each of four players receives 13 cards and must arrange them into three groups — a 5-card back hand, a 5-card middle hand, and a 3-card front hand. The back hand must always be stronger than the middle, and the middle must always beat the front. If you misset your hand (called a foul), you automatically lose all three positions.
708 Pub's Classic Pusoy tables run at stakes from ₱200 (low) to ₱5,000 (high-roller). The table timer gives you 45 seconds to set your hand — enough to think but not so long that the game drags. A chat feature lets you talk a little trash, just like in person.
Pusoy Dos is a completely different animal — it is fast, aggressive, and does not give you much time to breathe. In this variant, the goal is to empty your hand before your opponents by playing cards in runs or groups of the same rank. The 2 of Spades is the most powerful card, hence the name "Dos." A player who gets rid of all their cards first wins the round and collects chips from every remaining player based on how many cards they still hold.
At 708 Pub, Pusoy Dos tables are available in 2-player and 4-player formats. The fast-paced nature makes it perfect for quick sessions — most rounds wrap up in under 10 minutes. Perfect for playing during your lunch break or between commutes.
Turbo Pusoy uses the same 13-card classic format but cuts the hand-setting timer down to just 20 seconds. This rewards players who already know their strategy by heart and punishes hesitation. If you run out of time, the system auto-sets your hand using the best available combination — which is not always optimal, so stay sharp.
This variant is very popular among regular 708 Pub players who find the 45-second classic timer a bit slow. Stakes run slightly higher since the faster pace and forced decisions lead to bigger swings.
708 Pub runs regular Pusoy tournaments with guaranteed prize pools. Freeroll tournaments are available for newly registered players, while paid buy-in tournaments can offer prize pools reaching ₱500,000 or more during special events like Pasko (Christmas) and Pista ng Bayan seasons.
Tournaments use a points-based system across multiple rounds. The player with the highest cumulative score at the end of all rounds wins. A satellite structure means even a small ₱200 buy-in can get you a seat at the bigger tables — just like the pros.
Regular tournaments run daily and weekly on 708 Pub. All times in Philippine Standard Time (PHT).
| Tournament | Schedule | Buy-In | Prize Pool | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Freeroll | Every day, 8:00 PM PHT | ₱0 | ₱5,000 | Classic Pusoy |
| Evening Grind | Daily, 9:00 PM PHT | ₱200 | ₱20,000+ | Classic Pusoy |
| Weekend Warrior | Sat & Sun, 3:00 PM PHT | ₱500 | ₱50,000+ | Classic Pusoy |
| Turbo Sprint | Daily, 7:00 PM PHT | ₱300 | ₱15,000+ | Turbo Pusoy |
| Dos Blitz | Daily, 6:00 PM & 10:00 PM | ₱150 | ₱8,000+ | Pusoy Dos |
| Monthly Grand | Last Sunday of month | ₱1,000 | ₱500,000+ | Classic Pusoy |
New to online Pusoy? Here is everything you need to get started — from registration to your first real-money hand.
Sign up with your name, mobile number, and set a password. Verification takes less than a minute. No need for lengthy paperwork.
Fund your wallet using GCash, Maya, or any Philippine bank. Minimum deposit is ₱100 and it reflects instantly — no waiting.
Browse the Pusoy lobby, pick a table that fits your budget — from casual ₱200 buy-ins to high-stakes rooms — and take a seat.
Arrange your 13 cards into three groups within the timer, click Confirm, and let the showdown decide. Winnings go straight to your wallet.
Pusoy is not pure luck. The way you distribute 13 cards across three hands makes a huge difference over the long run. Here are tips that actual regular players on 708 Pub swear by.
The back hand scores the most points in most table rules. Always build the best possible five-card combination in the back, even if it means the front only has a pair or a high card. Winning the back and middle while losing the front is still a net positive.
If you have a very strong hand — say, a full house in the back, a flush in the middle, and a pair in the front — you are in a dominant position. Do not stack all your best cards into one group unless the others are genuinely unbeatable. Consistency wins in the long run.
A foul hand means you lose all three positions automatically. Even if the timer is running low, always make sure your back hand is stronger than the middle, and middle is stronger than the front before confirming. On 708 Pub, there is an indicator that turns red if your arrangement is a foul.
Twos can beat any combination in Pusoy Dos. Do not burn them early. Save your 2s — especially the 2 of Spades — for moments when you need to break an opponent's run or clear your hand when everyone else is about to go out.
708 Pub has practice tables where you can play Pusoy with virtual chips at no cost. Spend a few sessions there if you are new. Get comfortable with the interface, the timer, and your own decision-making pace before putting real pesos on the table.
Every card deal on 708 Pub uses a certified Random Number Generator. Cards are shuffled independently for every hand, with no possibility of manipulation. You play on a genuinely level field.
No bots. 708 Pub's Pusoy rooms are filled with actual Filipino players. The community is active, the banter is real, and the competition feels authentic — exactly like the game you grew up with.
Win a tournament and your prize lands in your GCash or Maya wallet within minutes. No withdrawal forms, no waiting periods, no unnecessary friction. 708 Pub pays fast.
Open 708 Pub in your phone browser and the Pusoy interface adapts perfectly to any screen size. The card drag-and-drop mechanic works great on touchscreen — natural and responsive even on mid-range Android phones.
Real feedback from the 708 Pub Pusoy community.
"Dati, Pusoy lang sa bahay namin tuwing Pasko. Ngayon kahit walang sama, laro na agad sa 708 Pub. Mabilis ang GCash withdrawal, no issues at all."
"The tournament system is solid. I started with the freeroll to get a feel for it, then moved up to the paid tables. Won ₱8,000 on a Saturday tournament last month — sulit!"
"Yung interface ng 708 Pub para sa Pusoy is actually intuitive. You can see clearly which groups your cards are assigned to and the foul warning is really helpful for beginners."
All deposits and withdrawals on 708 Pub are processed through trusted Philippine payment channels — zero fees, fully secure.