Pot Limit Omaha

Pot Limit Omaha is a popular variant of poker that is similar to Texas Hold'em but with some significant differences. In Pot Limit Omaha, players aim to make the best five-card hand using four personal cards and five community cards. Additionally, the maximum bet or raise that a player can make is the current size of the pot. So if the pot is $100, the maximum bet or raise is also $100. This is an important rule to keep in mind when playing Pot Limit Omaha, as it limits the amount of money that can be wagered at any given time and can affect the strategy and gameplay of the players.

Blinds and Dealing: At the start of the game, two players to the left of the dealer place small and big blinds, which are mandatory bets to get the action going. The dealer then deals two personal cards face down to each player, and the first betting round begins.

Pre-Flop: The player to the left of the big blind starts the betting, and players can either call, raise, or fold. If a player raises, other players must match that bet to stay in the game. If a player folds, they forfeit their cards and their bets. The betting continues in a clockwise direction until all players have either folded or matched the highest bet.

Flop: Once the first betting round is over, the dealer reveals the first three community cards, known as the flop. Another round of betting takes place, starting with the player to the left of the dealer.

Turn: The dealer reveals the fourth community card, known as the turn. Another round of betting takes place, starting with the player to the left of the dealer.

River: The dealer reveals the fifth and final community card, known as the river. The last betting round takes place, starting with the player to the left of the dealer.

Showdown: If more than one player remains after the final betting round, they must show their cards to determine the winner. The player with the best five-card hand using their personal and community cards wins the pot.

See our hand ranking chart here for more details on how the winning hand is determined...