Learning Omaha Hi/Low? (1 Viewer)

[boltonguy]

We started introducing orbits of Crazy Pineapple into our home game last month which has been a lot of fun. Last night one of our players attempted to teach the table Omaha with a face up hand. People's brains melted. I think I half got it - anyone have a decent resource for an Omaha beginner? Thx!

 

[umbkcshah]

What did people not understand about having to use 2 cards and only 2 cards from one's hand and 3 cards from the board?

If it was 8 or better or trying to explain calculating the pot, I understand a little more.

https://globalpoker.com/poker-games-online/omaha/

 

[BGinGA]

The mechanics are pretty simple. The only differences from Hold'Em are a) you have four hole cards, and b) you must use exactly any two of those four cards to make your hand.

So a lot more card combos to consider, and thus stronger hands are typically needed to win.

Imo, the best way to learn the mechanics (not strategy) is to play free online.

 

[boltonguy]

BTW I found this site - play money Omaha.

 

[theshepherd]

Im almost certain he meant omaha hi/lo

 

[CraigT78]

- anyone have a decent resource for an Omaha beginner?

My experience, and what help me become so good at Omaha, was to shove every hand for about 1.5 years. When it's all said and done you get to realize why you lost and why that was a bad decision. I figure it's been about a $30k lesson plan.

Flash forward several years and I can now tell you before the hole cards flip over why I've lost.

 

[mipevi]

High cards are better.

Edit: Thread changed to hi/lo, high cards no longer necessarily better.

 

[Beakertwang]

My experience, and what help me become so good at Omaha, was to shove every hand for about 1.5 years. When it's all said and done you get to realize why you lost and why that was a bad decision. I figure it's been about a $30k lesson plan.

Flash forward several years and I can now tell you before the hole cards flip over why I've lost.

This is why we love you.

 

[theshepherd]

My experience, and what help me become so good at Omaha, was to shove every hand for about 1.5 years. When it's all said and done you get to realize why you lost and why that was a bad decision. I figure it's been about a $30k lesson plan.

Flash forward several years and I can now tell you before the hole cards flip over why I've lost.

Sounds like youve fully mastered the game.

 

[boltonguy]

I think that site is just "plain" Omaha not Hi/Low. Anyone know of a site that offers play money (free) Hi/Low?

 

[Goldfish]

My experience, and what help me become so good at Omaha, was to shove every hand for about 1.5 years. When it's all said and done you get to realize why you lost and why that was a bad decision. I figure it's been about a $30k lesson plan.

Flash forward several years and I can now tell you before the hole cards flip over why I've lost.

I followed the same plan, except the amount paid was much larger……

 

[dmoney]

I started reading this before Vegas a few weeks ago, but haven't finished yet. It's ok/pretty good - I do like that it's written with/from a NLH mindset.

 

[Beakertwang]

PokerStars has NLO8, but that means some stupid jams pre with play chips.

 

[BEANO52]

I think that site is just "plain" Omaha not Hi/Low. Anyone know of a site that offers play money (free) Hi/Low?

Pokerstars

 

[Goldfish]

We started introducing orbits of Crazy Pineapple into our home game last month which has been a lot of fun. Last night one of our players attempted to teach the table Omaha with a face up hand. People's brains melted. I think I half got it - anyone have a decent resource for an Omaha beginner? Thx!

Beginners always welcome at the animal house……

 

[boltonguy]

Pokerstars

Found it thx!

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Best way to play Omaha Hi/Lo? Just don't! Play Hi only.

 

[Rhodeman77]

https://www.pokernow.club/

This site is private games you can run with your friends for play money in cash or tournaments. It offers hold’em, PLO and PLO8 game formats. It will show what your made hand is if you have a qualifying low.

My local players use this site to play online together several nights per week. No cost to use the site.

 

[detroitdad]

@Ransora

 

[Samuel]

For some people, it might take really getting punched in the face in order to recognize the importance of moving their head (and for some, it might take more punches than for others)... (re: knowing what to go/stay in with)

Worse comes to worst, grab a deck and deal out 4-6 hands and play it out - over and over and over...

Next thing you know, you'll be ready for double board bomb pot crazy pineapple PLO8...

 

[utgtrash]

I think that site is just "plain" Omaha not Hi/Low. Anyone know of a site that offers play money (free) Hi/Low?

I think the pokerrrr2 app has hi lo. There’s a 2+2 book on hi lo that’s good for the basics. Are you going to play plo8 or limit o8?

 

[Ransora]

@Ransora

This guy was my omaha hi lo resource lol. He just taught me today, and we played about 10-15 hands.

I'm for sure not one to comment on any strategy or anything like that, but the best way to learn is just deal it out and keep trying to play, preferably with someone who knows it. Here is a concise PLO8 link that explains the game pretty well, imo.