Introduction - Omaha High Low Poker

This text aims to provide you with an introduction on how to play and win in a loose Omaha high-low game. Loose Omaha high-low is when five or more people see the flop on average. It is a fascinating game, quite different from any other form of poker. This game has become increasingly popular due to the fact there is so much action involved. In loose Omaha high-low, the expert player does not have an huge edge over the medium player, but both the expert and the medium player have a considerable edge over the weak player. Loose Omaha high-low is a hand-value driven game, which means that there is not much bluffing or semi-bluffing involved.

Keep in mind that the strategies outlined in this text are for beating a loose Omaha high-low game. Some of them may not work in a tight/aggressive high-limit Omaha high-low game. In writing this article, it was assumed that you are knowledgeable as to rules and structure of the game. If you are unsure about what it means to scoop the pot, get quartered or counterfeited or know how to calculate pot odds, we recommend that you refer to the book suggestions at the end of this article.

Note: all information contained in this article consists of general advice on how to play. Remember that in poker there are always exceptions to the rules.

Key skills to winning in a limit Omaha high-low game

• Seldom raise before flop.
• Remember that your aim is to scoop the pot.
• Be able to fold on the flop very often.
• Play premium starting hands.
• Table selection. Only play in loose games where five or more players see the flop on average.
• Be skilled at calculating pot odds.