It's the feature our poker community has been waiting for: Poker Mode is officially here. Starting today, Party Pot (PartyPot) isn't just a digital banker for card games — it's a purpose-built poker companion with a 2-layer money system, automatic side pots, configurable blinds, and smart settlement.
Whether you're running a weekly Texas Hold'em cash game or hosting a one-off Omaha tournament, Poker Mode handles everything from buy-in to cash-out — without touching a single physical chip.
What's New: Poker Mode v1.0
A 2-layer money system — base wallet for buy-ins, table balance for betting. Automatic side pot splitting when players go all-in. Smart Settlement with minimum-transfer algorithm at cash-out. All synced in real-time, all tracked in the audit log.
The 2-Layer Money System
This is the core innovation of Poker Mode. Instead of a flat balance system, every player now has two separate layers of money:
💰 Layer 1: Base Wallet
Your total balance for the session. When you join a poker room, your money starts here. You buy in from this wallet to sit at the table. When you cash out, your table chips credit back here. At the end of the session, the room owner settles all base wallet balances using Smart Settlement.
♠️ Layer 2: Table Balance
Your chips at the table. This is what you bet with during hands. Bets flow from your table balance into the pot. When you win a hand, the pot credits your table balance. You can top up from your base wallet at any time (between hands), and cash out back to your base wallet when you leave the table.
The Flow:
Base Wallet → Buy In → Table Balance → Bet → Pot → Win → Table Balance → Cash Out → Base Wallet → Settle Room → Minimum Transfers
This clean separation means you always know your total session balance vs. what's actively in play at the table. No more confusion about "how much did I buy in for?" — it's all tracked automatically.
What's Inside Poker Mode
Small Blind / Big Blind
Fully configurable blind structure. Set small blind and big blind amounts — fixed for cash games, escalating for tournaments with customizable level intervals. Blinds post automatically based on dealer position.
2-Layer Buy-In System
Players buy in from their base wallet to the table. Every buy-in, rebuy, and top-up is logged with timestamps. The room owner sets min/max buy-in amounts. Cash-out from the table credits back to the base wallet automatically.
Automatic Side Pot Splitting
When a player goes all-in (table balance hits zero), a side pot is automatically created. The all-in player can only win the main pot. Remaining players' additional bets go into the side pot, which they compete for separately. No manual math needed.
Smart Settlement Algorithm
When the session ends and everyone cashes out, the room owner settles the room. PartyPot's algorithm calculates the absolute minimum number of transfers needed between all players. 5 players might only need 3-4 transfers instead of 10.
Full Audit Log
Every buy-in, rebuy, bet, pot award, side pot split, cash-out, and settlement transfer is timestamped and visible to all players. The log is immutable — nobody can edit or dispute what happened.
Tournament Timer & Dealer Rotation
For tournaments: escalating blinds with audio alerts when levels change. Automatic dealer button rotation ensures fair blind posting. Session stats show profit/loss per player, biggest pot, and session duration. Contact us at hello@partypotapp.com for more information.
Two Formats, One App
💵 Cash Game Mode
- ✔ Fixed small blind / big blind
- ✔ Unlimited rebuys and top-ups from base wallet
- ✔ Players can buy in and cash out freely
- ✔ Side pots auto-split on all-ins
- ✔ Smart Settlement at session end
🏆 Tournament Mode
- ✔ Escalating blind levels with timer
- ✔ Configurable rebuy period
- ✔ Player elimination tracking
- ✔ Prize pool distribution
- ✔ Final standings and payouts via Smart Settlement
Why We Built Poker Mode
Since launching PartyPot, poker was our #1 requested game. Our general-purpose digital banker worked fine for tracking poker money, but serious home game players needed more — proper buy-in/cash-out flow, side pot handling, and a settlement system that actually calculates minimum transfers.
We listened. Over the past three months, we've worked closely with home game regulars in Malaysia, Singapore, and beyond to build a Poker Mode that solves real problems at real tables:
How to Use Poker Mode
Create a Poker Room
Tap "New Room" and select Poker Mode. Choose Cash Game or Tournament. Set your small blind, big blind, and buy-in range (min/max).
Players Buy In
Share the QR code. Players join and buy in from their base wallet to the table. Their table balance appears on screen — this is what they bet with.
Play Hands
Blinds post automatically. Bets flow from table balances into the pot. When a player goes all-in, a side pot is created for the remaining players.
Cash Out from Table
When a player is done, they cash out — their remaining table balance transfers back to their base wallet. They can also rebuy if they want to continue.
Room Owner Settles
Once everyone has cashed out, the room owner triggers settlement. PartyPot's algorithm calculates the minimum number of transfers to clear all debts. Done.
How Side Pots Work
Side pots are one of the most confusing parts of home poker — and the #1 reason arguments start at the table. Here's how Poker Mode handles them automatically:
Player A goes all-in — their table balance hits zero. A main pot is locked containing everyone's matched bets up to Player A's all-in amount.
Side pot created — any additional bets from the remaining players (B, C, D...) go into a separate side pot. Player A cannot win this pot.
Showdown — if Player A has the best hand, they win the main pot. The side pot goes to the best hand among the remaining players. If another player beats A, they win both pots.
Multiple side pots — if multiple players go all-in at different amounts, multiple side pots are created automatically. Each is tracked separately in the audit log.
Release Details
| Feature | Poker Mode (Cash Game + Tournament) |
| Core System | 2-Layer Money: Base Wallet → Table Balance → Pot |
| Version | v2.3.0 (iOS) / v2.3.0 (Android) |
| Availability | All users — free, no upgrade required |
| Supported Variants | Texas Hold'em, Omaha, and any custom poker format |
| Side Pots | Automatic splitting when any player goes all-in |
| Settlement | Smart Settlement with minimum-transfer algorithm |
Deal Me In
Poker Mode is free, just like every other PartyPot feature. Update to the latest version and host your next poker night with the 2-layer system, automatic side pots, and Smart Settlement — zero physical chips, zero manual tracking, zero disputes.
Poker Mode isn't just a feature — it's a statement. PartyPot isn't just for casual card games anymore. It's the app that serious poker players use to run better home games. Two layers of tracking, automatic side pots, and minimum-transfer settlement — just poker, done right.
Shuffle up and deal! ♠️
