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Poker 315: Omaha Poker Rules |
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Lesson 1: Omaha Poker
Lesson 2: Omaha Hi/Lo |
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Lesson 1: Omaha Poker |
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The rules of Omaha Poker are very similar to those of Texas Hold 'Em Poker. The basic objective of Omaha Poker is to create the best five-card poker card from a total of nine cards. The player with the highest-ranking poker hand wins the pot (see Poker 112: Poker Hands for hand rankings.) Anywhere from two to ten players are required. |
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The nine cards are a combination of four pocket cards and five community cards. Because of the abundance of cards, the resulting combinations are usually stronger in Omaha Poker than in other variations. |
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As in Texas Hold 'Em, the two players to the left of the dealer begin by placing blind bets. The player directly to the dealer's left posts the small blind and the player to their left posts the big blind. The dealer's position rotates clockwise around the table as the rounds progress. |
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After the blinds have been posted, the deal begins by dealing four pocket cards face down to each player. The betting begins with the player to the left of the player who posted the big blind. The betting occurs in the standard way, a player may fold, bet, or raise when it is their turn (for more information on these actions see How To Play Poker Lesson 2: The Betting.) The first round of betting is capped at one bet and three raises per player. |
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The second round begins with the dealer discarding, or burning, the top card and then dealing three community cards face up. The community cards can be used by all players. These first three cards are known as the "flop." The second round of betting then begins with the player to the left of the dealer. |
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In the third round, after burning the top card, a fourth community card is dealt, known as the "turn." Another round of betting follows. In the fourth round another card is burned and a fifth and final community card is dealt. This is called the "river card." The final round of betting follows. The remaining Players then use two of their pocket cards and three of the community cards to create the best five-card high hand possible. Unlike Texas Hold 'Em Poker, winning hands must consist of two pocket cards and three community cards. Because of the number of cars to choose from, straights and flushes are common. At the showdown, the entire four-card pocket should be shown to receive the pot. |
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Next >> Lesson 2: Omaha Hi/Lo |
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