Omaha Poker Rules

 

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Sequence of events of the Omaha Poker Game

The Blinds

Before any cards are dealt, 2 blinds are placed in the pot by the 2 players to the immediate left of the dealer (small and big blind).

1st Dealing of Cards

Every player gets 4 down cards (pocket cards)

1st Round of Betting

The first round of calling, raising or folding starts with the player left of the big blind.

2nd Dealing of Cards

Three community cards are turned over in the middle of the table (the flop).

2nd Round of Betting

Turning over of the 4th community card

3rd Round of Betting

Turning over of the last community card

Final Round of Betting

Showdown: Remaining players show their best poker hand made out of 3 community cards and 2 pocket cards.


Omaha Hi/Lo

In Hi/Lo poker the pot is split between the player with the best poker hand and low hand should be a 8 or less. The worst hand is determined by the lowest high card of the low hand. In case of a tie, the next lowest high card counts, and so on.