Omaha Poker Rules
Omaha Poker
Similar to both Omaha Hi/Lo and Texas Hold'em Poker, Omaha Poker requires its 2 to 10 Players to create the best five-card combination from a total of nine cards - the strongest combination winning the pot. As the nine cards are made up of four pocket cards and five community cards, the resulting combinations are stronger than those in other Poker games.
Omaha Poker
How to Play the Game
Note: To play Omaha Poker you must have enough credits to place a blind
bet and a bet.
1. The Players to the left of the Dealer begin the game by posting blind bets.
The Player on the Dealer's left posts a small blind bet, and the Player on
the Small Blind's left posts a big blind bet.
Note: The Dealer's position at the table changes after every game. The dealer
button (D) shows the Dealer's position at the table.
2. Four pocket cards are dealt to each Player.
3. In the first round, the Player to the Big Blind's left plays first and can
either:
- Fold
- Bet
- Raise
Note: In the first round betting is capped at one bet and three raises per
Player.
4. In the second round, three community cards are dealt. This is called the
Flop. A round of betting follows and Players can either:
- Check
- Fold
- Call
- Raise
5. In the third round, a fourth community card is dealt. This is called the
Turn. Another round of betting follows.
6. In the fourth round 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.
Important: Winning hands must consist of two pocket cards and three community
cards.
Tips
To improve your chances of winning, use the following strategies:
- Watch out for the low cards. You are looking for a high hand only.
- As there are five community cards to choose from, Straights and Flushes are
common.