It is a regular occurrence for a poor starting hand in Omaha to turn into something stronger after the flop or the turn or the river, yet simultaneously the same board cards can weaken a strong opening hand held by another player... more
I just got back from a wonderful four days at Foxwoods Resort casino - which held FARGO, a convention of sorts of we poker playing fanatics who know each other primarily from the Internet. more
Last week, I recapped some of the fundamental points that a new Omaha player should take on board before commencing a game of Omaha High. This time, I will do the same with Omaha Hi/Lo. more
I love old movies. Good thing too, because I don't have cable. And sometimes that's all that's on late at night when I can't sleep. There was one the other night. I don't remember the name. more
I've played poker of every sort, including stud well into the night and early morning. I've observed friends and foe alike at the poker table at every hour of the day and night... more
Omaha poker attracts new players for a variety of reasons and a desire for fast action is one of them. When a game offers a regular supply of straights, flushes and full houses... more
I was playing $5/10 Stud on line at Party Poker. I had (AA)J. The 3c to my immediate left brought it in. It was folded around to the player to my right. He had a J exposed as well. more
Last time, I talked about the impact of a pair of aces in your hole cards at Omaha High Poker and how there is a danger of them being over valued by players, because of the drawing nature of the game. more
What a thrill it is playing Texas Hold'em and finding yourself casually glancing down at your hole cards to be met by two big aces staring back at you!... more
I played a game recently of $2/$4 limit Omaha High and also talked afterwards about it to another player at that game. Our subject of discussion was whether Limit Omaha, at the lower levels, is one of the toughest games to beat on-line. more
I have a soft spot for Omaha Hi/Lo Split. I think it is because the battle is joined with players who do not always share the same goal at the table more
When you're playing poker against those who tend to be too loose, it's generally correct to wait until you have a hand that is likely to be ahead in value before you bet aggressively. more
Last time, I described a few hands of pot limit Omaha Hi/Lo Split which I argued were successful because of the emphasis on pursuing hands with the best chance of winning the high pot. more
Most of the time, when you're playing a tight/aggressive game, you're going to find yourself raising on Third Street and then continuing to bet on Fourth Street when you figure you still have the best hand. more
According to the Super System 2, Jennifer Harmon says that she likes to sit back and study her opponents when she first arrives at the table. Doyle Brunson and many other professionals... more
This week, I will take a look at playing Omaha Hi/Lo Split at pot limit. Like pot limit Omaha High, it is necessary to be sure of your footings before launching yourself... more
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