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 Omaha/8 starting hands, bfoss, 22. Mar 2003 00:29 | ||
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| I ran across a web page that seems to have a reasonable list of omaha/8 playable starting hands (for low limit, full tables). www.highyieldstrategy.com/omaha_instructions.htm it's on a printable word document, and the instructions look like they make sense and were written by a real player. bfoss | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, Paul Stine, 22. Mar 2003 09:29 | ||
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| on 22. Mar 2003 00:29 bfoss wrote: > I ran across a web page that seems to have a reasonable list of omaha/8 playable > starting hands (for low limit, full tables). > > www.highyieldstrategy.com/omaha_instructions.htm > > it's on a printable word document, and the instructions look like they make > sense and were written by a real player. > > bfoss A "real player"? This is as opposed to an artificial player? Starting hand strategy looks reasonable after a quick glance. Paul Stine College Station, TX | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, David Thompson, 10. Apr 2003 08:33 | ||
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| I cant load the page, does anyone else know a decent list of playable omaha/8 starting hands? Cheers | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, 4 POKER, 10. Apr 2003 09:47 | ||
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| I didn't see the original posting about decent starting hands for Omaha 8, so forgive me if this is repitious in any way. You asked for a list of decent starting hands- here goes... ( this is based on a 10 player game) The best starting hand for omaha 8 is AA23 double suited. Aces in Omaha 8 play very well if they also contain another baby card, no higher then a 5. AA with a baby card and a broadway card ( 10, J, Q, K) also play very well because you now have the entire spectrum of cards to make your hand- high straights as well as low straights. I personally prefer to hold AA2K, or any other high card 10 and up. These particular holdings play very well heads up as they also play well with a full field. Keep in mind, when you are holding AA2X, if you flop an ace and there is another small card on the flop, you will be surrendering half of the pot if the turn brings another baby. Another hand that all Omaha players wait patiently for is A234. It is the ultimate starting hand when the flop comes low; however this particular holding screams for a very muti-way pot. You want as many players in as possible pre-flop for the simple reason being, if you happen to flop the nut low, you want to be sure that if you get quartered you will still make a profit. (4 players or more w/ one other person sharing the low side w/ you, and you will make money, Considering you don't have a high hand as well.) As far as all the other decent starting hands go, alot has to depend on your position and how tight or loose the game is. For example, if I'm holding A2 with two rags and there is a raise to me, if the game is tight I won't even hesitate throwing it away. In a loose game however, A2 w/ 2 rags is worth playing- it still will have a lot of value. My rule of thumb for myself is: All four cards should work well with each other. EX> if you are holding A3, then make sure the other 2 cards are connected to go in both directions, high and low. Like, A34Q double suited is a very playable hand, even though you are currently not holding the nut low card, all 4 cards work to make 2 flushes, (one being the nuts), you can make a wheel or the nut low w/ the A3, and you can also make the high end of the straight w/ the AQ. I stay from all ace-fives and will never play A-six, even w/ two high cards for the simple reason that you will never be able to make the nut low. (can't make a low straight w/ A-6). And i'll play A-4 if I'm in good position to steal the blinds. Holding pairs in omaha play very poorly as to the simple reason being, omaha is not about flopping a set, with no redraw to withstain any raises, once the low side has gotten there. In a short game, big pairs will play a little bit better as you won't be bucking heads with too many other players. However, omaha is the type of game where you really are waiting for an Ace, and other connecting cards as well. High hands on the button can also be profitable> A,10,Q,K-- 10,J,QK, etc.(without having a draw to the low side, it's good to be sure how much this particular holding will cost you preflop, therefore, when you're on the button you will be able to determine that factor). Scoop hands! Some other hands are also worth playing if you can get in cheaply: 2,3,4,5, AND 2,3 with a pair. They can be quite profitable if the flop contains ace-baby. (keep in mind, you will need to flop an ace most of the time to continue with this hand). 4 POKER | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, shorn, 10. Apr 2003 09:57 | ||
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| Good stuff. This game always kicks the snot out of me because I would always call pre-flop if 3 cards worked together. And, I would seem to get stuck a lot with two-pair and a marginal low draw because the pot was big. Omaha 8 is clearly a nut game and getting to the nuts means making sure you have a lot of ways to get there (4 working cards) pre-flop. | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, 4 POKER, 10. Apr 2003 10:17 | ||
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| on 10. Apr 2003 09:57 shorn wrote: > Good stuff. This game always kicks the snot out of me because I would always call pre-flop if 3 > cards worked together. And, I would seem to get stuck a lot with two-pair and a marginal low draw > because the pot was big. > > Omaha 8 is clearly a nut game and getting to the nuts means making sure you have a lot of ways to > get there (4 working cards) pre-flop. | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, 4 POKER, 10. Apr 2003 10:27 | ||
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| Hey, trust me, I know how you feel, I found out the hard way myself ! I just know that this game requires soooooooo much patience. ' Been playing the game a long time and I have to say, It was the hardest game for me to get used to. The first hand I ever won (I'll never forget it), I had Aces full and the dealer started to split the pot and I said "what are you doing, I'm not giving him half, he has nothing! The whole table started laughing. (that came from playing too many years of stud where the pot was never split)! anyway, thanks for your response. 4 POKER | ||
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| Re: Omaha/8 starting hands, 4 POKER, 10. Apr 2003 10:31 | ||
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| I am having some problems replying. laugh, laugh. Every time I try to respond back, I am hitting the reply with quote instead of the respond button! sorry! | ||
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