PartyPot Center Pot: A shared digital pot for pot-based card games — visible to all, controlled by the host. Shared digital pot for card games — real-time tracking, host-controlled payouts. Free on iOS & Android.
Center Pot
A shared digital pot for pot-based card games — visible to all, controlled by the host
Overview
In pot-based card games like In Between, Ban Luck, and Poker, money doesn't just flow between players — it flows into and out of a shared pot at the center of the table. Center Pot is a digital wallet that acts as this shared pool. Players ante into it, bets grow it, and the host distributes winnings from it — all tracked automatically with full transaction history. Every player can see the pot balance in real-time on their own device, and every movement is logged in the audit trail.
How It Works
Host Enables Center Pot
When creating a room, the host toggles on Center Pot. A shared balance appears at the top of every player's screen.
Players Ante In
The host collects antes from players into the Center Pot. Each contribution is logged individually.
Pot Grows
As the game progresses, bets flow into the Center Pot. The balance updates in real-time across all devices.
Host Distributes Winnings
When a round ends, the host pays out from the Center Pot to the winner(s). The exact payout is recorded.
Why It Matters
Real-Time Pot Visibility
Every player sees the exact pot balance on their device — no counting chips, no estimating.
Full Audit Trail
Every ante, bet, and payout is logged with timestamps. The log is the truth.
Host-Controlled
Only the host can distribute from the pot, preventing unauthorized withdrawals.
Smart Settlement Integration
All pot transactions are factored into the final Smart Settlement calculation.
Supported Games
Frequently Asked Questions
Who controls the Center Pot?
Only the room host can add to or distribute from the Center Pot. All players can see the balance and history.
Can multiple pots exist in one room?
Currently one Center Pot per room. For games with side pots (e.g., Poker all-ins), the host manages them as separate transactions.
What happens to leftover pot money?
Smart Settlement includes pot balances in the final calculation. Any remaining pot is distributed to players.
Try Center Pot Now
Download PartyPot free and experience Center Pot in your next game session. No account needed — just download, create a room, and play.
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