Omaha Hi-Low Poker
If a room is already dealing hands of Omaha, it's not a far stretch
for them to deal some Omaha Hi/Low also. So, you will find that if a poker room deals one
they'll probably be dealing the other.
Omaha Hi/Low follows the exact same rules as Omaha Poker. The only
difference is that the pot may be spit in two, and divided between the highest hand and the
lowest hands at the table. This depends on whether or not there is a qualifying low hand.
For a low hand to qualify, it must be made up of different numbered cards,
the largest of which is not greater than an 8. That's why this game is sometimes called Omaha 8 or Greater.
Obviously splitting the pot introduces new angles of play. Not everyone staying in
the hand is playing against you, in a sense. You may be playing for the low hand of the round, while other players
are vying for the high hand. Since the pot is split, the winnings aren't always as high, but the action nearly doubles.
Visit any one of these Online Poker Rooms to find games of Omaha Hi/Low being dealt.
Empire Poker -
usually have a ton of people in the house, and they deal Omaha Hi/Lo. Their table stakes start out at 50¢, and they offer
both set betting limit games, and Pot Limit games.
Party Poker -
deals the Hi/Low version of Omaha as well as the standard hi hand wins game. They have a lot of players, so finding others interested in
a game of Hi/Low will be easier here than at many of the other poker rooms online.
They table limits start out at 50¢, and they host both standard bet and pot limit games.
Planet Poker -
is another very large poker room that deals Omaha games. Here the table stakes start as low as a 2¢. So, it is a nice place for
people just learning the game to start. When you're playing for such low stakes, you can take a beating and still not be sore in the wallet.
And, of course advanced players can find games where the stakes reflect their playing skill more accurately.
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