Top 10 Tips for Pot Limit Omaha

Well, as I sit here diligently going about my sacred task of disseminating the most intelligent, concisely written and highly informative content on the many variants of poker available for your enjoyment, I try to always remain hopeful. At the moment, it would seem especially apt for me to turn my attention to one particular game which seems to be garnering a lot of very intense interest from many of my readers. I do not have the skills to adequately describe all of the many reasons why pot limit Omaha is becoming so popular once again, all I can is say is that this is a welcome a bit of news for serious poker fans like myself.

I can remember, as I’m sure some of you can as well, the huge boom of popularity that pot limit Omaha experienced back in the late 1970s. At that point, you could not walk into Benny Binion’s famed Horseshoe casino on Fremont Street in downtown Los Vegas and proceeded a dozen paces without being accosted by any number of ravenous Omaha players looking to drag you into a pot limit game for big stakes. Anyway, that is how I remember it, though I must admit the 1970s was a fairly hazy decade with all kinds of unmentionable factors making precise recall so many years later quite a challenge.

But, getting back to the point of this article, the great game of Omaha is clearly entering another golden age, and therefore a huge quantity of smart people are in search of some handy tips that will help them elevate their game to the next level and increase their true chances of taking home lots of monster pots. Below, you will find a list of tips that will be of service in your own Omaha playing career.

1. Never underestimate the value of getting four whole cards rather than two at the start of a hand, especially if you are used to playing Texas Holdem.
2. When you’re dealt your four hole cards, the first thing to look for is a layout of cards which are suited. Organize your starting hand around this classification, and proceed accordingly.
3. Even better than finding cards which are simply suited, you should bear in mind that double-suited cards will only help to increase your options for creating big hands.
4. Never overindulge in alcohol of any kind before a serious game of Omaha. Trust me on this one, people.
5. Always keep a sharp eye out for what the flop will bring, and if what you’re looking for does not materialize by the third flop card, then your entire strategy might need to be reexamined.
6. This last point goes even more importantly for the turn card.
7. See numbers 5 and 6, and apply them with even greater emphasis on the river. If your hand has not materialized by this point, you are pretty much of luck. Toss the cards in and wait for the next deal.
8. Always tip your dealer. It shows class on your part.
9. Never take more money to the table that you can honestly afford to lose. This is a big one to keep in mind any time you’re gambling, regardless of the game.
10. You should always look for the potential of putting together high pairs in the early rounds of the game, rather than going for low straits. Better odds, if the cards are there.