Beating Pot Limit Omaha

What we said in the past is true, yes Pot Limit Omaha is indeed one of the most popular variety of Omaha and it is considered as very likable because of its unique betting structure. No doubt, it is the variety to opt for.

However, Pot Limit Omaha is like many others, it is also hard to beat. But of course, it can be beaten if only the best starting hands are played. Hands must be with the most equity as number of cards that will be dealt will be twice as many cards as in Texas Holdem.

Best starting hands are the following:

  • A-A-K-K
  • A-A-Q-Q
  • A-A-J-J
  • A-A-J-T
  • A-A-T-T
  • K-K-A-Q
  • K-K-A-T
  • K-K-Q-Q
  • K-K-Q-T
  • K-K-J-T
  • K-Q-J-T
  • Q-Q-A-K
  • Q-Q-A-J
  • Q-Q-K-J
  • Q-Q-J-J
  • Q-Q-J-T
  • Q-Q-T-T
  • J-J-T-T
  • J-J-T-9
  • J-T-9-8

Hands mentioned must be double suited so to be effective and become really worth playing. They can bring out good results, nevertheless can win the pot. But they must also be played with good strategy. Though they are double suited, still how they are played matters. It is really significant that they are played with good strategy.

Normally, the hands must be played when the odds are reasonable or would allow them to win. Risk can be taken when odds really are. But when they become the opposite, then hands should not be played anymore.

Aside from the odds, there is also another thing that can help determine if the hands must be played and this is the table condition. Well it can be good or it can be bad. When it is good, it is more likely to play the hands but if it is bad say it is tight, it is less likely to play them. There must be good strategy regarding all these.

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