Omaha Hi Rules
Object
of the game - to finish with the best poker hand, and win the pot!
Sequence of play
The Players to the
left of the Dealer begin by posting the blind bets.
Two pocket cards
are dealt to each Player - face-down
First round of betting
- options are to fold, bet, or raise.
- Only one bet, and
three raises per Player are allowed on the first round.
- Players cannot "check"
in the first round, as Blinds are bets, and not antes.
Three communal cards
(flop) are dealt face-up in the center of the table. All communal cards are active for all Players and can be used in combination
with each Player's two cards.
Second round of betting
- options are to check, fold, bet, or raise.
Fourth communal card
(Turn) is dealt face-up.
Third round of betting
- options are to check, fold, bet, or raise.
If, at this stage,
there are still at least two vying Players, the fifth, and final communal card (River) is dealt face-up.
Final round of betting
follows.
The Showdown! All
remaining Players then create the best five-card high hand possible. You can only use:
- Two pocket cards
and three communal cards
** If two
Players tie, then you split the pot!
