Omaha

Omaha Poker is also a community game. Players must make the best five card hand combination from a total of nine cards. The nine cards are made up of four pocket cards and five community cards which results in stronger hand combinations. What makes it interesting is that your hand must be made up of two pocket cards and three community cards.

How to Play

Note: To play Omaha Poker you must have enough credits to place a blind bet and a bet.

The Players to the left of the Dealer begin the poker Omaha 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.

Four pocket cards are dealt to each Player.

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.

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

In the third round, a fourth community card is dealt. This is called the Turn. Another round of betting follows.

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

Improve your chances of winning at Omaha Poker with these strategies:

• Don’t forget you are looking for a high hand only so keep a watch out for low cards.

Straights and flushes are common in Omaha because there are five community cards to choose from.