HOW TO PLAY OMAHA HI/LO POKER

Omaha Hi/Lo Poker
How To Play Omaha Hi/Lo poker

Omaha Hi/Lo Poker Rules

Here is a brief introduction to Omaha Hi/Lo.

Step 1: Posting the Blind Bets

The first Member Sitting-in in a clockwise fashion to the left of the Dealer Posts the Small Blind Bet (half the Table’s Lower Limit Stake – on Tables with stakes higher than $1 the Small Blind is rounded down to the nearest dollar).
The second Member Sitting-in in a clockwise fashion to the left of the Dealer, Posts the Big Blind Bet (equal to the Table’s Higher Limit Stake).

Step 2: The Pocket Cards – The First Deal

The Dealer distributes four facedown Pocket Cards to each Member. The cards are dealt in a clockwise fashion, one at a time, starting with the Member to the left of the Big Blind.

Step 3: The First Betting RoundBetting Limit: Lower Limit Stake

The first Member Sitting-in to the left of the Big Blind begins the first Betting Round (see the Betting Rounds above). The Betting Round then proceeds, in a clockwise fashion, around the table, with each Member acting in Turn.

This Betting Round is set at the Table’s Lower Limit Stake (see Betting Limits above). In this Betting Round, each Member is required to at least Call the Big Blind, in order to remain in the game.

Step 4: "The Flop" – The Second Deal

The Dealer places three Community Boardcards, face-up, in the center of the Table. These cards are shared by all the Members.

Step 5: The Second Betting RoundBetting Limit: Lower Limit Stake

The first active Member (who has not Folded) to the left of the Dealer begins the second Betting Round. The Betting Round then proceeds, in a clockwise fashion, around the table, with each active Member acting in turn.

This Betting Round is set at the Table’s Lower Limit Stake.

Step 6: "The Turn" – The Third Deal

The Dealer places a fourth Community Boardcard, face-up, in the center of the Table.

Step 7: The Third Betting Round Betting Limit: Higher Limit Stake

The first active Member to the left of the Dealer begins the third Betting Round. The Betting Round then proceeds, in a clockwise fashion, around the table, with each active Member acting in turn.

This Betting Round is set at the Table’s Higher Limit Stake.

Step 8: "The River" – The Fourth & Final Deal

The Dealer places a fifth Community Boardcard, face-up, in the center of the Table.

Step 9: The Fourth Betting RoundBetting Limit: Higher Limit Stake

The first active Member to the left of the Dealer begins the fourth Betting Round. The Betting Round then proceeds, in a clockwise fashion, around the table, with each active Member acting in.

This Betting Round is set at the Table’s Higher Limit Stake.

Step 10: The Showdown

Once the fourth Betting Round is completed there is a Showdown (if more than one Member remains - see the Showdown above). In the Showdown, each active Member combines any two of his/her four Pocket Cards, and any three of the five Community Boardcards, to create the highest and/or lowest valued Poker hand(s) possible (see Poker Hand Value Chart below).
The active Member who creates the highest and/or lowest valued Poker hand(s) wins the the appropriate percentage (50% or 100%) of the Pot, minus the Rake (see Limits, Antes and Rake). All-in Policy Applies to all game Pots. Once the fourth Betting Round is completed there is a Showdown (if more than one Member remains - see the Showdown above). In the Showdown, each active Member combines any two of his/her four Pocket Cards, and any three of the five Community Boardcards, to create the highest valued Poker hand possible (see Poker Hand Value Chart below).
The active Member who creates the highest valued Poker hand wins the Pot, minus the Rake (see Limits, Antes and Rake at Your Choosen Poker Room). All-in Policy Applies to all game Pots.

RANKING OF HANDS FOR OMAHA HI/LO

Royal Flush
The highest ranking hand possible. An Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 of the same suit. Starting with an Ace, all five cards are in sequence and in a common suit.
Example: A, K, Q, J, 10

Straight Flush
Five cards both in sequence and common suit, but not starting with an Ace.
Example: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6

Four of a Kind
Four cards of the same rank.
Example: 5, 5, 5, 5, 2

Full House
Three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank.
Example: K, K, K, 4, 4

Flush
Five cards of same suit.
Example: K, J, 9, 6, 3

Straight
Five cards in sequence (Aces may be used high or low).
Example: 5, 4, 3, 2, A

Three of a Kind
Three cards of same rank.
Example: 9, 9, 9, A, 8

Two Pair
Two groups of two cards of same rank.
Example: 4, 4, J, J, A

A Pair
Two cards of the same rank
Example: 8, 4, J, J, A