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Online Omaha is a variant of Hold'em that has become very popular, due mainly to its many hand combination possibilities. In Omaha, each player starts with four hole cards instead of two. As in most forms of poker, Omaha uses a standard 52-card deck. Below is a comprehensive description of online Omaha. At number 10 on this list of the richest poker players is Antonio Esfandiari, one of the best-known players on the poker circuit. The former magician managed to win three World Series of Poker.
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.
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. 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.
As well as Omaha, we also offer many other poker variants. See our Poker Games page to learn more.
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Happy Australia Day! To celebrate, we're taking a look at the history of Aussie poker, including the best players, moments and places to play should you find yourself Down Under.
Australia's best players
What is a country without the people who live there? And what is a poker game without the players? Australia is home to some of the brightest and most talented card wizards on the planet, from top ranked live players like Joe Hachem, to old timers like Mel Judah.
Joe Hachem
Joe Hachem is perhaps the first name on most people's mind when they think of Australian poker pros, and with good reason. In 2005, 'Diamond Joe' became the first Aussie player to win the WSOP Main Event, making history and earning himself a cool $7.5 million in the process.
Critics were convinced that his performance was just a fluke, but the following year Hachem went on to win the Five Diamond World Poker Classic for $2.2 million. Hachem has amassed nearly $12 million in poker winnings, making him one of the top 20 earners of all time.
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Most famous for: Being the first Australian player to win the WSOP Main Event, and following through to become Australia's number one pro
Total winnings to date: $11.89 million
Jeff Rossiter
One of Australia's greatest live players, Jess Rossiter first made an impact when he claimed third place in the 2011 Aussie Millions at a young age. A few years later, at just 24 years old, he cemented his position as one of the world's greats, finishing second in the 2013 GuangDong Asia Millions for $3.2 million.
Rossiter is a regular deep runner on the Australian, European and Asian poker circuits to this day, and is definitely a player to watch in coming years. His latest major result came at the 2017 Aussie Millions, where he placed fourth for 440,000 AUD, bringing his total winnings over the $4.5 million mark.
Most famous for: Finishing second in the GuangDong Asia Millions, and being one of Australia's greatest young international players
Total winnings to date: $4.62 million
Jeff Lisandro
Though he now lives in Italy, Lisandro more than deserves to be showered with praise for his skills and contributions to poker, being as he is the proud owner of five WSOP bracelets - more than any other Australian player!
Lisandro has earned himself a reputation as one of the most versatile players in the world. He is proficient not only in Texas Hold 'Em, but is also fiercely talented in a dizzying amount of poker variations, including Seven Card Razz and Stud, both of which he has won WSOP bracelets for.
One of his greatest accomplishments so far came from his first place performance in the 2014 Aussie Millions H.O.R.S.E event, an event which requires an immense amount of skill, and knowledge of five different types of poker.
Most famous for: Winning five WSOP bracelets, and being highly skilled in many forms of poker, including cash games and tournaments, Razz and Stud.
Total winnings to date: $5.5 million
Honourable Mentions
• Mel Judah - He is a living legend, the 'Silver Fox' of poker, and an all time Australian great. Mel Judah won his first WSOP bracelet in 1989, and is still hitting the big bucks to this day, proving that the old can compete with the new. He has total winnings of over $3.5 million to date
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• Antanas Guoga - Better known as 'Tony G', Antanus is actually from Lithuania, but moved to Australia when he was just 11 years old. He has over $5 million in winnings, but is most famous for his outlandish behaviour at the poker table than for his earnings
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Believe it or not, Tony G is now a member of the European parliament for his native Lithuania
• Jackie Glazier - Jackie turned pro in her mid-30s, and since then has had win after win in the Aussie Millions and Crown Poker Championships. She first caught the public's attention in the 2012 WSOP $3k event, in which she finished second, and has been regularly making final tables since
The best moments in Aussie poker history
Joe Hachem becomes the first Australian to win the World Championship
This was one of the moments which first put Australia on the poker map. Hachem, a relatively unknown player at the time, swept through a heavy field of professionals to take down the 2005 WSOP Main Event and win $7.5 million in the process.
Robl runs it four times
Andrew Robl and Patrik Antonius were involved in one of the most statistically unlikely hands of televised poker at the 2009 Aussie Millions. It was a high stakes pot-limit Omaha cash game and Robl used some dubious poker strategy when he managed to get it all-in against Antonius with just one pair and no draw. Antonius, on the other hand, had a wrap straight draw and a flush draw, making him a 73% favourite to win the massive $262,200 pot. They decided to run it four times. And remarkably, somehow, Antonius misses his various draws each and every time, giving every slice of the huge pot over to a stunned Robl. Ouch!
Gus Hansen wins the 2007 Aussie Millions
It was always a joy to watch Gus Hansen play mind games and outwit his opponents, but the crowning moment of his career may have been when he won the 2007 Aussie Millions Main Event. Hansen defeated Jimmy Fricke heads-up to win the title, and even published the classic book Every Hand Revealed off the back of his win, in which he went through the tournament hand-by-hand to offer a unique insight into one of poker's greatest minds.
The best places to play in Australia
When it comes to casinos in Australia, the Crown in Melbourne steals the show. It's one of the largest casino and entertainment venues in the Southern Hemisphere and indeed the world, and is host to the WSOP Asia-Pacific Series, the Aussie Millions, and many more events on the international poker calendar.
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If you don't live in Melbourne, you can still find world class casinos and poker games in most major cities, including:
• The Crown in Perth
• Jupiter's Hotel and Casino in Queensland
• The Star Casino in Sydney
• Treasury Casino in Brisbane