BASIC OMAHA HI-LO RULES

As per normal poker rules - playing and betting proceeds in a clockwise direction.

The two Players to the left of the Dealer post the blind bets.

Small Blind (the Player who sits left of the Dealer) bets half the lower limit.

Big Blind (the Player who sits left of the Small Blind) bets equal to the lower limit.

Betting increments in the game determine the blinds. In a game of $2 and $4 betting increments, the small blind is $1, and the big blind is $2.

The blind bets in Omaha Hi-Lo are considered as active bets, and therefore, Players have the option to check, fold, call, and raise when the betting action returns to their position. (Exception to first round betting). First round betting - options are to fold, bet, or raise. (1)Only one bet, and three raises per Player are allowed on the first round. (2)Players cannot "check" in the first round, as Blinds are bets, and not antes.

Second and subsequent betting rounds - options are to check, fold, bet, or raise.

All bets must be placed in conjunction with the game's betting increments.

There are four possible betting rounds in Omaha Hi-Lo poker. Each bet and raise during the first two rounds is set at the lower limit of the stakes structure, and for the last two rounds at a higher limit structure. For example in a $1/$2 Omaha Hi-Lo game, all bets and raises are $1 for the first two rounds (after pocket cards are dealt and after the flop). All bets and raises are $2 for the last two rounds (after the turn and after the river), following accepted poker rules.

The maximum allowable number of bets per Player during any betting round in Omaha Hi-Lo poker is four. This includes a (1) bet, (2) raise, (3) re-raise, and (4) cap. The term cap is used to describe the 3rd raise in a round since betting is then capped and can't be raised further. Once capped, Players will have only the option of calling or folding.

In betting rounds where Players have folded, the first active Player left of the Disc/Dealer is first to act.

To ensure fairness for all online poker Players - new Players entering the Omaha Hi-Lo game will be required to post the equivalent of the big blind. All Players have the option of sitting out and waiting for the actual big blind before starting play.

By preventing Players from constantly entering poker games in a late position and leaving before they're required to post, these rules stop potential abuse of the online environment.

BASIC TIPS

A Pair is more of a restriction than an advantage. If one of the Pair is a communal card of the same value as one your hidden pocket low cards, this means that your hidden pock card won't give you a low-hand advantage.

When there are less than four Players at the table, you still lose money if the pot is quartered.

If you have a strong high hand after the flop, it is advisable to play aggressively through to the end. This ensures that you have a good chance to winning at least half of the pot.