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Omaha poker is an exciting game derived from Texas Hold'em. Each player is dealt four private cards (‘hole cards') which belong only to that player. Five community cards are dealt face-up on the ‘board'. In Omaha games, all players use exactly three of the community cards together with exactly two of their hole cards to make the best five-card poker hand. No more, and no less. Follow this link to view the rankings of Omaha poker hands.
The more you play poker, the more you keep hearing how Omaha poker is the game to play to get the best action and challenge the best players. In the past 10 years or so, Omaha poker became one of.
Types of Omaha Poker Games
- Pot Limit Omaha Poker - A player can bet what is in the pot (i.e. €100 into a €100 pot). This is the most popular form of Omaha Poker.
- No Limit Omaha Poker - A player can bet any amount, up to all of their chips.
- Fixed Limit Omaha Poker - There is a specific betting limit applied in each game and on each round of betting.
Below is a general explanation on how to play Omaha poker. The basic rules for all Omaha variants are the same, with the exception of the different betting structures between them. More details on these different betting structures follow.
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In Pot Limit and No Limit Omaha games, the games are referred to by the size of their blinds (for example, a €1/€2 Omaha game has a small blind of €1 and a big blind of €2).
Betting then commences from the player to the left of the big blind.
In Fixed Limit Omaha games, the big blind is the same as the small bet, and the small blind is typically half of the size of the big blind, but may be larger depending on the stakes. For example, in a €2/€4 Limit game the small blind is €1 and the big blind is €2. In a €15/€30 Limit game, the small blind is €10 and the big blind is €15.
Now, each player is dealt their four hole cards. Betting action proceeds clockwise around the table, starting with the player ‘under the gun' (immediately clockwise from the big blind).
Pre-Flop
After seeing his or her hole cards, each player now has the option to play his or her hand by calling or raising the big blind. The action begins to the left of the big blind, which is considered a ‘live' bet on this round. Does full tilt poker usa real money play. That player has the option to fold, call or raise. For example, if the big blind was €2, it would cost €2 to call, or at least €4 to raise. Action then proceeds clockwise around the table.
Note: The betting structure varies with different variations of the game. Explanations of the betting action in Limit Omaha, No Limit Omaha, and Pot Limit Omaha can be found below.
Betting continues on each betting round until all active players (who have not folded) have placed equal bets in the pot.
The Flop
After the first round of betting is complete, the ‘flop' is dealt face-up on the board. The flop is the first three community cards available to all active players. Play begins with the active player immediately clockwise from the button. Another round of betting ensues. In Fixed Limit Omaha, all bets and raises occur in increments of the small bet (for example, €2 in a €2/€4 game).
The Turn
When betting action is completed for the flop round, the ‘turn' is dealt face-up on the board. The turn is the fourth community card in an Omaha game. Play begins with the active player immediately clockwise from the button. Another round of betting ensues. In Fixed Limit Omaha, bets and raises on the turn are in increments of the big bet (for example, €4 in a €2/€4 game).
The River
When betting action is completed for the turn round, the ‘river' is dealt face-up on the board. The river is the fifth and final community card in Omaha poker. The final round of betting begins with the active player immediately clockwise from the button.
The Showdown
If there is more than one remaining player when the final betting round is complete, the last person to bet or raise shows their cards, unless there was no bet on the final round in which case the player immediately clockwise from the button shows their cards first. The player with the best five-card hand wins the pot. Remember: in Omaha, players must use two and only two of their four hole cards in combination with exactly three of the cards from the board. In the event of identical hands, the pot will be equally divided between the players with the best hands.
After the pot is awarded, a new Omaha poker game is ready to be played. The button now moves clockwise to the next player.
If you like to play tournament poker, we offer Omaha tournaments as well.
Pot Limit, No Limit, Fixed Limit Omaha
Omaha rules remain the same for Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit poker games, with a few exceptions:
- Pot Limit Omaha
The minimum bet in Pot Limit Omaha is the same as the size of the big blind, but players can always bet up to the size of the pot.
Minimum raise: The raise amount must be at least as much as the previous bet or raise in the same round. As an example, if the first player to act bets €5 then the second player must raise a minimum of €5 (total bet of €10).
Maximum raise: The size of the pot, which is defined as the total of the active pot, plus all bets on the table, plus the amount the active player must first call before raising.
Example: If the size of the pot is €100, and there is no previous action on a particular betting round, a player may bet a maximum of €100. After that bet, the action moves to the next player clockwise. That player can either fold, call €100, or raise any amount between the minimum (€100 more) and the maximum. The maximum bet in this case is €400 - the raiser would first call €100, bringing the pot size to €300, and then raise €300 more, making a total bet of €400.
In Pot Limit Omaha, there is no ‘cap' on the number of raises allowed. - No Limit Omaha
The minimum bet in No Limit Omaha is the same as the size of the big blind, but players can always bet as much more as they want, up to all of their chips.
Minimum raise: In No Limit Omaha, the raise amount must be at least as much as the previous bet or raise in the same round. As an example, if the first player to act bets €5 then the second player must raise a minimum of €5 (total bet of €10).
Maximum raise: The size of your stack (your chips on the table).
In No Limit Omaha, there is no ‘cap' on the number of raises allowed. - Fixed Limit Omaha
Betting in Fixed Limit Omaha is in pre-determined, structured amounts. Pre-flop and on the flop, all bets and raises are of the same amount as the big blind. On the turn and the river, the size of all bets and raises doubles. In Limit Omaha, up to four bets are allowed per player during each betting round. This includes a (1) bet, (2) raise, (3) re-raise, and (4) cap (final raise).
In the PokerStars software, it's not possible to bet less than the minimum or more than the maximum. The bet slider and bet window will only allow you to bet amounts within the allowed thresholds.
Omaha Hi/Lo (aka Omaha 8-or-better, Omaha 8, or Omaha/8)
In addition to Omaha poker, PokerStars also offers the popular variant of Omaha Hi/Lo. This version of Omaha splits the pot between the highest and lowest poker hands, giving the game a whole different feel.
Learn How to Play Omaha for Free
If you want to learn how to play Omaha, then download the PokerStars software and join any Play Money games to compete online against other players. Unlike our real money poker games, since there is nothing at stake, you can be comfortable learning all the rules of Omaha.
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As well as Omaha, we also offer many other poker variants. See our Poker Games page to learn more.
If you have any questions about Omaha games at PokerStars, please contact Support.
Find out how the different hands compare in Texas Hold'em, Omaha and other games.
The poker dictionary is your reference for poker jargon and the language of poker.
Make your first real money deposit and start playing at PokerStars. Deposits are fast and secure.
The Stars Group prides itself on holding more online poker licenses than any online gaming company. Our players can be confident of playing in a safe and well-regulated environment. We always seek to promote the benefits of sensible regulation, working with governments and regulators worldwide to represent the interests of players, the industry and our communities.
There is nothing like playing to improve your skills. Play Money provides an opportunity to play against real players of all skill levels without risking real money. Poker fans can play poker for free on PokerStars Play, Jackpot Poker by PokerStars and on PokerStars.net, our premium free-to-play products and site. From Hold'em to Omaha, players can enjoy the ultimate play-money experience on a range of platforms – online, mobile and desktop – with thousands of games and tournaments available, more than anywhere else. Every player has the chance to win millions of Play Money chips. Those looking to master their game can do so at our dedicated strategy sections, where they'll find basic tips and video tutorials, as well as lessons from PokerStars Ambassadors.
In Pot Limit and No Limit Omaha games, the games are referred to by the size of their blinds (for example, a €1/€2 Omaha game has a small blind of €1 and a big blind of €2).
Betting then commences from the player to the left of the big blind.
In Fixed Limit Omaha games, the big blind is the same as the small bet, and the small blind is typically half of the size of the big blind, but may be larger depending on the stakes. For example, in a €2/€4 Limit game the small blind is €1 and the big blind is €2. In a €15/€30 Limit game, the small blind is €10 and the big blind is €15.
Now, each player is dealt their four hole cards. Betting action proceeds clockwise around the table, starting with the player ‘under the gun' (immediately clockwise from the big blind).
Pre-Flop
After seeing his or her hole cards, each player now has the option to play his or her hand by calling or raising the big blind. The action begins to the left of the big blind, which is considered a ‘live' bet on this round. Does full tilt poker usa real money play. That player has the option to fold, call or raise. For example, if the big blind was €2, it would cost €2 to call, or at least €4 to raise. Action then proceeds clockwise around the table.
Note: The betting structure varies with different variations of the game. Explanations of the betting action in Limit Omaha, No Limit Omaha, and Pot Limit Omaha can be found below.
Betting continues on each betting round until all active players (who have not folded) have placed equal bets in the pot.
The Flop
After the first round of betting is complete, the ‘flop' is dealt face-up on the board. The flop is the first three community cards available to all active players. Play begins with the active player immediately clockwise from the button. Another round of betting ensues. In Fixed Limit Omaha, all bets and raises occur in increments of the small bet (for example, €2 in a €2/€4 game).
The Turn
When betting action is completed for the flop round, the ‘turn' is dealt face-up on the board. The turn is the fourth community card in an Omaha game. Play begins with the active player immediately clockwise from the button. Another round of betting ensues. In Fixed Limit Omaha, bets and raises on the turn are in increments of the big bet (for example, €4 in a €2/€4 game).
The River
When betting action is completed for the turn round, the ‘river' is dealt face-up on the board. The river is the fifth and final community card in Omaha poker. The final round of betting begins with the active player immediately clockwise from the button.
The Showdown
If there is more than one remaining player when the final betting round is complete, the last person to bet or raise shows their cards, unless there was no bet on the final round in which case the player immediately clockwise from the button shows their cards first. The player with the best five-card hand wins the pot. Remember: in Omaha, players must use two and only two of their four hole cards in combination with exactly three of the cards from the board. In the event of identical hands, the pot will be equally divided between the players with the best hands.
After the pot is awarded, a new Omaha poker game is ready to be played. The button now moves clockwise to the next player.
If you like to play tournament poker, we offer Omaha tournaments as well.
Pot Limit, No Limit, Fixed Limit Omaha
Omaha rules remain the same for Fixed Limit, No Limit and Pot Limit poker games, with a few exceptions:
- Pot Limit Omaha
The minimum bet in Pot Limit Omaha is the same as the size of the big blind, but players can always bet up to the size of the pot.
Minimum raise: The raise amount must be at least as much as the previous bet or raise in the same round. As an example, if the first player to act bets €5 then the second player must raise a minimum of €5 (total bet of €10).
Maximum raise: The size of the pot, which is defined as the total of the active pot, plus all bets on the table, plus the amount the active player must first call before raising.
Example: If the size of the pot is €100, and there is no previous action on a particular betting round, a player may bet a maximum of €100. After that bet, the action moves to the next player clockwise. That player can either fold, call €100, or raise any amount between the minimum (€100 more) and the maximum. The maximum bet in this case is €400 - the raiser would first call €100, bringing the pot size to €300, and then raise €300 more, making a total bet of €400.
In Pot Limit Omaha, there is no ‘cap' on the number of raises allowed. - No Limit Omaha
The minimum bet in No Limit Omaha is the same as the size of the big blind, but players can always bet as much more as they want, up to all of their chips.
Minimum raise: In No Limit Omaha, the raise amount must be at least as much as the previous bet or raise in the same round. As an example, if the first player to act bets €5 then the second player must raise a minimum of €5 (total bet of €10).
Maximum raise: The size of your stack (your chips on the table).
In No Limit Omaha, there is no ‘cap' on the number of raises allowed. - Fixed Limit Omaha
Betting in Fixed Limit Omaha is in pre-determined, structured amounts. Pre-flop and on the flop, all bets and raises are of the same amount as the big blind. On the turn and the river, the size of all bets and raises doubles. In Limit Omaha, up to four bets are allowed per player during each betting round. This includes a (1) bet, (2) raise, (3) re-raise, and (4) cap (final raise).
In the PokerStars software, it's not possible to bet less than the minimum or more than the maximum. The bet slider and bet window will only allow you to bet amounts within the allowed thresholds.
Omaha Hi/Lo (aka Omaha 8-or-better, Omaha 8, or Omaha/8)
In addition to Omaha poker, PokerStars also offers the popular variant of Omaha Hi/Lo. This version of Omaha splits the pot between the highest and lowest poker hands, giving the game a whole different feel.
Learn How to Play Omaha for Free
If you want to learn how to play Omaha, then download the PokerStars software and join any Play Money games to compete online against other players. Unlike our real money poker games, since there is nothing at stake, you can be comfortable learning all the rules of Omaha.
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As well as Omaha, we also offer many other poker variants. See our Poker Games page to learn more.
If you have any questions about Omaha games at PokerStars, please contact Support.
Find out how the different hands compare in Texas Hold'em, Omaha and other games.
The poker dictionary is your reference for poker jargon and the language of poker.
Make your first real money deposit and start playing at PokerStars. Deposits are fast and secure.
The Stars Group prides itself on holding more online poker licenses than any online gaming company. Our players can be confident of playing in a safe and well-regulated environment. We always seek to promote the benefits of sensible regulation, working with governments and regulators worldwide to represent the interests of players, the industry and our communities.
There is nothing like playing to improve your skills. Play Money provides an opportunity to play against real players of all skill levels without risking real money. Poker fans can play poker for free on PokerStars Play, Jackpot Poker by PokerStars and on PokerStars.net, our premium free-to-play products and site. From Hold'em to Omaha, players can enjoy the ultimate play-money experience on a range of platforms – online, mobile and desktop – with thousands of games and tournaments available, more than anywhere else. Every player has the chance to win millions of Play Money chips. Those looking to master their game can do so at our dedicated strategy sections, where they'll find basic tips and video tutorials, as well as lessons from PokerStars Ambassadors.
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