9 Play-Safe Omaha Poker Tips for Newbies Posted by kamassy , under: Omaha Poker Tips
How to play it safe and not to lose money in first 10 minutes of play
Many poker players think Omaha Poker is either too easy or too complicated for play, which can’t be more far from the truth. Here are 9 easy to follow tips - sort of a short and simple guide that will give you a good head start in Omaha Poker.
1. Play at micro-stakes tables
No matter how much money you have in your bankroll - you’re an easy meat - specially if you’re playing Omaha Poker for the first time. There are great micro stakes tables on Full Tilt Poker and Poker Stars with $0.01/0.02 blinds that are great for you to gain some experience.
2. Fold Quads and Trips
If you see 3 or 4 aces in your hand, and you think you rock, think again. You may use 2 of 4 hole cards only in Omaha, so if you see Three of a kind or Quads in your hands, just fold without any consideration.
3. Don’t bet pre-flop
You’ll learn, hard way or no way - Omaha hand starts after a flop. If somebody else is raising a dime or two, consider calling. If there are re-raises, just fold.
4. Limp in when it’s cheap
Even the great looking hands in Omaha have only 30% chances of winning (A-K-A-K double suited for example), so if it’s cheap (somebody raises not more then 2 big blinds), feel free to limp in and see the flop.
5. Fold if you miss a flop
Don’t expect your hand to improve on Turn or River. If you miss a flop, fold instantly. There are other players at the table that didn’t miss a flop and are waiting to rob newbies like you.
6. No straight - no go
Look it this way - Two Pair in Omaha is worth as Queen High in Texas Hold’em. Three of a Kind is strong as an Ace High. If you don’t have at least a straight after the flop, or need more than 1 card to complete straight or better, fold.
7. Don’t think they’re bluffing
Don’t get me wrong, people bluff all the time, but until you catch someone red-handed, consider they’re strong. Remember, you are playing against opponent that holds 6 Texas Hold’em hands each time!
8. Bet the nuts only
If at any point of the hand you figure out you’re holding nuts, bet like hell. Maybe they’ll think you’re bluffing.
9. Be patient!
This could be the first rule, or the zero rule, but you won’t believe me anyway. Patience is everything in Omaha Poker. Look carefully how others play and wait for a not good but great hole cards. Sometimes dealer button will pass you couple of times, but don’t get discouraged - be patient!
If you want to read more about our Omaha Poker experience, check out our omaha poker hands and poker wisdom.
If you think you’re ready, give it a go at Full Tilt Poker or Poker Stars! Good Luck!
At the end, I would really love to hear what you think and to discuss these tips with you, so feel free to comment!
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