Pok Deng (8/9, Thai Card Game, Pok Kao) is a card game from Thailand for 2–9 players. Learn Pok Deng (8/9) rules and multiplier payouts. Track game money digitally with PartyPot. Free on iOS & Android.
Pok Deng
Also known as: 8/9 · Thai Card Game · Pok Kao
Players
2–9
Play Time
15–45 min
Origin
Thailand
Equipment
1 deck of 52 cards
What Is Pok Deng?
Pok Deng is a fast-paced Thai card game that's wildly popular across Southeast Asia. Each player receives 2 cards and aims to get a point total as close to 8 or 9 as possible (called "Pok"). If you get Pok on the initial deal, it's an instant win! Suited pairs and special hands multiply the payout. The speed and simplicity make it perfect for groups, and PartyPot handles the multiplied payouts automatically.
How to Play Pok Deng
The banker deals 2 cards to each player and themselves
Card values: Aces = 1, 2-9 = face value, 10/J/Q/K = 0
Add card values and take the last digit (e.g., 7+5 = 12 → 2)
Pok 8 or Pok 9 on initial deal = instant win (revealed immediately)
If no Pok, players can draw one more card or stand
After all players act, compare hands against the banker
Multipliers: suited pair = 2x, same-rank pair = 2x, three of a kind = 5x
How PartyPot Makes Pok Deng Better
Multiplied payouts tracked automatically — no mental math for 2x and 5x
Center Pot handles banker-vs-player settlements cleanly
Real-time sync means instant payout visibility for all players
Audit log prevents disputes over multiplier claims
Perfect for fast rounds — log in seconds, play in seconds
Pro Tips
Pok 9 beats Pok 8 — always reveal Pok immediately
Standing on 6 or 7 is generally safer than drawing
Track banker win rate over time — rotate banker for fairness
Set bet limits in PartyPot to keep the game friendly
Play Pok Deng with PartyPot
Download PartyPot free — create a room, share the QR code, and start playing Pok Deng with a digital banker in under 30 seconds.
