{"id":965,"date":"2018-07-09T12:40:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T12:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinpoker.com\/?p=965"},"modified":"2023-05-25T08:35:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T08:35:39","slug":"how-to-play-omaha-poker","status":"publish","type":"help","link":"https:\/\/coinpoker.com\/help\/how-to-play-omaha-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner\u2019s Guide to Playing Omaha Hold\u2019Em Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"

Omaha Hold\u2019Em is a popular poker variation that, while very similar to Texas Hold\u2019Em<\/a>, is an entirely unique game compared to its popular Texas counterpart. This guide will teach you the basics of Omaha, and give you the knowledge you need to start hitting the PLO tournaments and cash games in our lobby. <\/b><\/p>\n

Before we dive into the gameplay, we\u2019ll start by highlighting the major differences between Texas and Omaha Hold\u2019Em poker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Difference #1 In Omaha Hold\u2019Em You Get 2 More Hole Cards<\/b><\/h3>\n

The first thing you\u2019ll notice when hitting an Omaha table is that you\u2019re dealt 4 hole cards<\/strong> instead of 2. This makes Omaha strategy very different to Hold\u2019Em for a number of reasons, the main one being that you use your hole cards differently.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Texas Hold\u2019Em, you can choose to use 1 or both of your hole cards to make the best possible hand. This means that you can borrow 3 or 4 community cards, while in Omaha you always need to use 2 of the 4 cards you\u2019re holding<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This can be tricky if you\u2019re used to Texas Hold\u2019Em rules, below is an example of common mistake made by newbie Omaha players:<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Difference<\/p>\n

Note that because you have more hole cards to choose from, the edge you have pre-flop is a lot lower with a pair of Aces than it would be in Texas Hold\u2019Em. This makes going all-in pre-flop a lot riskier, but since the most popular Omaha betting style is pot-limit, this is rarely possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Difference #2 Omaha Hold\u2019Em is Usually Pot-Limit (PLO)<\/b><\/h3>\n

Unlike Texas Hold\u2019Em, where the post popular betting rules are no-limit (hence the abbreviated NL Hold\u2019Em), Omaha games tend to be pot-limit (abbreviated to PLO). What this means that you can never bet an amount higher than the pot<\/strong>, making pre-flop all-ins a lot less like than in Texas Hold\u2019Em. <\/span><\/p>\n

As mentioned earlier, this has very different implications for gameplay and strategy. Once you get past the bet limits and extra hole cards, you may find it a refreshing change from the Texas Hold\u2019Em tables.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pot-Limit Omaha Hold\u2019Em Gameplay<\/b><\/h2>\n

As far as gameplay goes, Omaha runs the same as Texas Hold\u2019Em, with a total of 4 betting rounds available and 5 community cards for players to use. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-Flop <\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Pot-Limit<\/p>\n

The Flop<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Pot-Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Turn<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Pot-Limit<\/p>\n

The River<\/b><\/h3>\n

\"Pot-Limit<\/p>\n

Omaha Hold’Em Hand Rankings<\/b><\/h2>\n

It’s the same as Texas Hold’Em, but in case you’re not sure you can always download and refer to this guide or image while playing.<\/p>\n