Category Archives: Tips

Playing A2 in Omaha Hi-Lo

Omaha hi lo is a popular choice for those moving from Texas holdem poker in search for a new challenge. With four cards per player and two ways to win, there is always plenty of action and there are always important decisions to make.
Some players who adapt a conservative style will only play hands [...]

Omaha Hi/Lo Appeal

Omaha Ho Lo may appear to be somewhat more appealing than Hi but it is far more difficult and requires a completely different strategy. As AAKK is considered the best starting hand in Hi, AA23 double suited is the best starting hand in Hi-Lo.
When playing Hi Lo a player’s number one objective should be [...]

Badugi Strategy Tips - Standing Pat and Betting Big

When you’re riding the rainbow, you can put the pressure on your opponents by betting big. If you’re standing pat on subsequent draws, your opponents (if there are any left) should see you as an immediate threat. However, you might choose to slow-play such a hand to see if you can get some extra bets [...]

Badugi Strategy Tips - Four are Better than Three

Badugi is a low, triple draw poker game consisting of the best four-card low hand being declared the winner. It’s commonly played with the pot-limit and fixed-limit betting structures, and it offers fun and fast action to competitors. If and all of this sounds familiar Texas Holdem poker has gone flat, then you’re in the [...]

Drawing Thin in Stud

Pay careful attention to the cards that have been folded. If you have three clubs on your first four cards but there have been four clubs in the hands of your opponents, drawing to a flush is not going to be a profitable play. If you are going for a straight, make sure that there [...]