Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) is an exciting version of poker which is growing in popularity.
It’s different from Texas Hold’em 6️⃣ and more difficult to master, but those who take the
time to learn good strategy stand a better chance of 6️⃣ making a profit playing PLO poker.
Here are some basic strategies that successful Pot Limit Omaha players use.
Don’t
overestimate your 6️⃣ hand
Remember, the two additional hole cards in PLO strengthen the
average hand compared to Texas Hold’em, so don’t assume that 6️⃣ a hand that would be
strong in Hold’em will be as strong in Omaha. In addition, the value of a 6️⃣ good hand is
not as dominant meaning your percentages are reduced. The strongest hand on the flop
still only has 6️⃣ a slight advantage over a set of four random cards so betting the
minimum to stay in the hand is 6️⃣ a common PLO poker strategy.
Don’t be fooled by hole
card sequences
Being dealt with what looks like the beginning of a 6️⃣ straight may tempt
you into betting, but remember, you’ll have to discard two of your hole cards and it’s
unlikely 6️⃣ you’ll have a winning hand by the river. The nature of the game means that the
winning hands in Pot 6️⃣ Limit Hold’em are often much stronger than in the Texas
variation.
Don’t play small pairs
If you are dealt a small pair, 6️⃣ the chances are your
hand will fail at the flop. If you are lucky enough to draw a set, it 6️⃣ is likely to get
beaten by a higher value hand. Low-value pairs are nothing to get excited about in
PLO.
Small 6️⃣ flushes are easily beaten
Any flush less than queen high is likely to get
beaten in a game featuring several opponents. 6️⃣ Unless you have a nut flush, you should
proceed with extreme caution.
Your discarded hole cards have an effect on the 6️⃣ game
If
you are dealt two aces, a king and a queen, you will most likely play the two aces. But
6️⃣ you will play the hand knowing that at least one king and one queen is out of the game.
Therefore, 6️⃣ your hand has more value than if you played two aces after being dealt two
aces, a four and a 6️⃣ three.
Don’t try and bluff your way through a hand
Bluffing is not
very effective as an Omaha poker strategy. Players usually 6️⃣ play to the strength of
their hand, so will continue even if you try and call their bluff. Your bluffing 6️⃣ could
actually expose you as a weak player and give your opponents an advantage. That’s not
to say bluffing does 6️⃣ not have its place in Omaha strategy, but it is used much more
sparingly and at opportune moments.
