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Omaha Hi Pokerrules the Game Every player receive four 'hole' cards that only they can see, and five 'community' cards are dealt face up for everyone’s use. Each player must use two of their hole cards, as well as three of the community cards, to make up their hand. The game is split into four rounds of betting, and the game moves clockwise around the table. Betting starts from the player position next to the dealer button, which moves one place to the left after each hand. In online games, the dealer button replaces the 'real' dealer Before the game starts, the two players sat to the left of the dealer post 'blind' bets, these are called blinds because they are made before the players have seen any cards. The blinds ensure that there is some money in the pot to play for as the game starts. The player to the left of the dealer posts the 'small blind', and the player positioned to his left then posts the 'big blind'. Pre-Flop Four cards are dealt to each player that only they can see. These are called 'hole' cards. Next, the first round of betting is started by the first player to the left of the big blind.
The player in the big blind (the first compulsory full bet), can 'check' and opt to stay in the game without adding anything to the pot. However, if an opponent has raised, then the big blind has three options: fold, call, or re-raise. the Flop
This stage involves dealing three 'community' cards face up on the table. Players can use these to make their five-card hand. A second round of betting follows. the Turn
The fourth community card is dealt face up on the table. The third round of betting follows. the River
The fifth and final community card is dealt, followed by the final round of betting. . the Showdown If there is more than one player left in the game, there is a showdown in which the players reveal their cards and the highest hand wins (see Handrankings). If two players share an identical hand, the pot is split |
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