How to Play Omaha Hi-Lo Poker

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Omaha Hi-Lo poker is a popular split pot game where the highest and lowest hands can win. The game is played with four hole cards and five community cards. Players must use exactly two hole cards and three community cards to make their best high hand and best low hand.

The low hand must qualify with five unpaired cards eight or lower. If no qualifying low hand exists, the high hand wins the entire pot. The game requires strategic thinking about both high and low possibilities simultaneously.

Starting hand selection is crucial in Omaha Hi-Lo. Look for hands that can work for both high and low, such as A-2-3-4 or A-2 with high cards. Avoid hands with middle cards that might not make either a strong high or low hand.

Position matters greatly in this game. Later positions allow you to see how other players act before making your decision. This information can help you determine if opponents are going for high, low, or both.