Omaha Poker Rules

Omaha poker is a popular Texas Holdem Variant, poker rules of Omaha are similar to Texas holdem but with few differences. Although Omaha poker is similar in operation to Texas holdem basic differences occur in making hands. In Texas holdem only high rank cards are valued, but in Omaha poker even low rank cards have value. This common poker rule differentiates Omaha poker as a high-low limit game.

Omaha poker rules states that players will be dealt four face down and two face up cards, players should use these cards to make best high and low cards combination, the pot would be divided between players who make both high and low cards combinations. Though you see both cards in Omaha poker, you should use both cards but should not use a single card. Texas holdem poker rules state that players can use either 1 or 2 hole cards to make best combinations, but in Omaha poker all cards must be used.